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PMP · Question 07 · Task 2: Manage communications
An agile team is co-located in an open office. The project manager notices that team members often interrupt each other to ask questions, causing distractions. However, when they work remotely, they complain about missing critical updates. Which communication technique should the project manager encourage to balance these needs?
An agile team is co-located in an open office. The project manager notices that team members often interrupt each other to ask questions, causing distractions. However, when they work remotely, they complain about missing critical updates. Which communication technique should the project manager encourage to balance these needs?
Answer options:
A.
Formal written reports distributed weekly.
B.
Osmotic communication with information radiators.
C.
Strict 'quiet hours' where no communication is allowed.
D.
Routing all questions through the Scrum Master.
How to approach this question
Identify the agile term that refers to absorbing information in a shared environment.
Full Answer
B.Osmotic communication with information radiators.✓ Correct
B
Osmotic communication is a key benefit of co-location. It allows team members to stay informed (hear relevant info) without formal interruptions. Information radiators support this by making status visible.
Common mistakes
Confusing 'osmotic communication' with 'distraction'. The goal is managed background flow.
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