A program manager is integrating three projects: Project A (Predictive), Project B (Agile), and Project C (Hybrid). How should the program manager handle the master schedule integration?

Answer options:

Force all projects to use Microsoft Project to ensure compatibility.

Convert agile story points to hours to fit the predictive schedule.

Use milestone integration, where agile releases map to predictive milestones.

Keep the schedules completely separate and manage dependencies verbally.

How to approach this question

Find the 'interface' point between agile and predictive (Milestones/Releases).

Full Answer

C.Use milestone integration, where agile releases map to predictive milestones.✓ Correct

Task 9 involves consolidating plans. Milestone integration allows different methodologies to function internally while synchronizing at key interface points.

Common mistakes

Trying to force one methodology's metrics into the other (B).

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