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CAPM Practice: Explain when it is appropriate to use an adaptive approach

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An adaptive team member says their task is '90% done' every week for three weeks but never completes it. What does this illustrate?
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Correct answer: The 'almost done' syndrome — the value of adaptive methods comes from actually completing work and measuring it against definition of done

Explanation

'90% done' that stays at 90% for weeks is a classic project management anti-pattern. Adaptive approaches address this through: time-boxed sprints that force completion (or not), strict Definition of Done criteria, and transparency through burndown charts that show actual remaining work. Work is either done (meets all DoD criteria) or not done — partial credit creates false confidence.

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