An organization is transitioning from a predictive to an agile approach.
What should the project manager do to ensure that the agile approaches will bring about significant change?
An organization is transitioning from a predictive to an agile approach.
What should the project manager do to ensure that the agile approaches will bring about significant change?
To ensure that agile approaches will bring about significant change, the project manager must obtain full management support. This is crucial because transitioning to an agile approach requires alignment and commitment at all levels of the organization. Without management's full backing, the necessary resources, empowerment of teams, and removal of impediments may not be effectively provided, potentially hindering the adoption and success of agile methodologies.
Why not A? If he gets full support THEN he'll get the training for the team members. And what is the use of training on Agile if the management then prevents the application of this framework (for example by not granting independence to the team?)
The company is already transitioning to agile which means, MANAGEMENT approves. The project manager ensures proper agile training for successful agile execution.
I guess it's D because the company is already transitioning to agile and that wouldn't have happened without management commitment. That said, the bedrock of agile approach success will then be adequate knowledge among team members, delivered through effective training
The company is already transitioning to Agile so we assume the PM already has support from management
The project manager should A. Obtain full management support. Transitioning to an Agile approach is a significant change that affects many aspects of an organization. Having the support of management is crucial for this transition to be successful. Management support can help overcome resistance to change, provide necessary resources, and reinforce the importance of the Agile values and principles throughout the organization.
C. Learn as much as possible about the organization Evaluate whether the organization is ready. If just management has this agile thought, it won't be successful.
Success strategy # 1 "In order to be successful, management commitment must be secured and in place prior to beginning a program." https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/transitioning-agile-ten-success-strategies-5841
But the company is already transitioning. This means management commitment is already completed.
D is correct
Management decided to move to an agile approach and support this idea. So the next step for PM is to train the team
A. Obtain full management support
To overcome resistance to change by management
"Ow, but the company is already transitioning" Yeah, and that doesn't mean that management supports that choice. It's normal to work in a place where the company (C-level people, executive board...) decides something and the workers are not ok with that decision. You first must be sure that everyone is on the same page.
To ensure a successful transition from a predictive to an agile approach, the project manager should consider the following actions: A. Obtain full management support
Teaching agile to team members is most effective in the immediate and short term. And this is what a PM can do.
This is D
Explanation: Principle of Leadership & Engagement: Transitioning from predictive to agile requires strong management buy-in to drive the cultural and operational shift. Without management support, teams may face resistance or lack the necessary resources. Principle of Tailoring: Implementing agile requires customizing the approach based on organizational needs. Leadership support helps in establishing new workflows, governance structures, and team autonomy. Principle of Value Delivery & Change Management: Moving to agile means organizational change, and management plays a key role in facilitating this transition effectively.
Answer is D. 1) Even if we obtain the management`s endorsement, actual performer (Agile Team) should have knowledge and understanding about Agile, to implement the changes. 2) And without Management Support, ideal Agile is team organizaed/oriented. Therefore, In Agile theory, MAnagement`s support couldn`t be the key point in Agile transtion.