PMP Practice Question 538 - People
An agile coach and technical writer for a globally distributed agile team are in a country with a 9-hour time zone difference from the agile team. The agile coach and project lead disagree on the timing for the daily standup. The project lead thinks the standup should be at 10:00 am local time, but the agile coach and technical writer feel that is an inconvenient time for them. How does the project lead ensure adherence to agile practices?
- A.Escalate to management that the agile process is not going to work and ask them to speak to the agile coach,
- B.Have two separate daily standups, one for the agile coach and technical writer and one for the agile development team.
- C.Inform the agile coach that the daily standup will be at 10:00 am local time and ensure all parties can attend.
- ✓ Correct D.Have a discussion with the team on the approach and come to a decision on when the daily standups should be.
Correct answer: D
Explanation
When team members in different time zones disagree on daily standup timing, the project lead should have a discussion with the team on the approach and come to a decision on when the standups should be. Agile principles value face-to-face conversation and team self-organization—the team should collectively agree on a time that respects everyone's constraints. Escalating to management (A) undermines team autonomy. Having two separate standups (B) fragments the team and reduces collaboration. Imposing a time without team input (C) contradicts agile self-organization principles.
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