A project manager notices that a client stakeholder is struggling to understand the agile reporting metrics (Burnup charts). This is causing anxiety and excessive email queries. What is the BEST mentoring opportunity here?

Answer options:

Switch to traditional status reports to make them comfortable.

Tell the stakeholder to read the Agile Practice Guide.

Schedule a session to explain the charts and how they provide transparency, mentoring the stakeholder on agile concepts.

Ignore the emails.

How to approach this question

Identify the stakeholder's lack of knowledge as an opportunity to mentor, not a nuisance.

Full Answer

C.Schedule a session to explain the charts and how they provide transparency, mentoring the stakeholder on agile concepts.✓ Correct

Mentoring isn't just for the team; it's for stakeholders too. By mentoring the client on agile metrics, the PM reduces anxiety and builds a stronger partnership.

Common mistakes

Reverting to old ways (A) instead of educating.

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