Exam PMP topic 1 question 1232 discussion

Tricky question answer is C. Verify that the team members have made the task assignments clear

This one is A. Task assignments should be clear, and if they are not, the PM should communicate that through means of scrum cards, etc.

A As the project manager, ensuring clear communication of task assignments is crucial to prevent overlapping work and confusion among team members. While agile teams are typically self-organizing, the project manager can facilitate clarity and coordination by reinforcing clear communication channels and confirming that everyone understands their responsibilities. This approach helps maintain productivity and alignment within the team.

Agile team is self-organizing

Manifesto Agile: Self-organizing teams choose how best to accomplish their work

This approach encourages the team to take responsibility for their tasks and improves communication within the team, which is a fundamental aspect of agile practices. On the other hand, The product owner is responsible for the product backlog and ensuring the team works on the right tasks to deliver value, but they typically do not assign tasks directly to team members.