Agile PM Mindset

Question 1

Which stakeholder documents the features and prioritizes them in the product backlog?

Answer 1

The Product Owner

Question 2

What should the PM do if the Product Owner refuses to document and prioritize the product backlog?

Answer 2

• The PM must train the Product Owner on the benefits of doing so
• The PM must NOT do this work themselves, it is the job of the Product Owner

Question 3

What is the BEST form of communication?

Answer 3

Face-to-face with a whiteboard and markers

Question 4

What is an Information Radiator?

Answer 4

Large, highly-visible charts and graphs that easily convey information around a project (burnup and burndown charts)

Question 5

Who should solve project-related problems?

Answer 5

The Project Team

Question 6

How should disagreements be seen in the Agile mindset?

Answer 6

• Disagreements/conflicts are positive steps and opportunities to learn
• PM should provide a safe environment for disagreements, never punishing anyone for having a difference of opinion

Question 7

What should be done after each sprint/iteration is complete?

Answer 7

Work should be reviewed through a retrospective