In a functional organization, a product analyst is assigned to a short-duration application development effort. The analyst expresses concerns about the task and asks the project manager to provide the support of a peer with expertise in this domain.
What should the project manager do?
In a functional organization, a product analyst assigned to a short-duration application development effort is expressing concerns about the task and requests the support of a peer with expertise in the domain. The project manager should ensure that the analyst has regular pairing meetings with another team member throughout task execution. This approach addresses the analyst's concerns effectively by providing immediate support and collaboration resources, which can contribute to the successful and timely completion of the task while maintaining the analyst in the project lineup.
Pairing is nothing more than two people helping each other on a task. You've probably “accidentally” paired with a colleague when facing a tricky bug or new area of the codebase.
D According to the PMBOK Guide, the project manager should assess the request and consider the availability and expertise of peers within the organization. If feasible, the project manager should provide the necessary support to address the analyst's concerns and ensure the successful completion of the task.