PMP practice question on Support diversity and inclusion

Question

Aïcha Touré-Diop is leading a hybrid project at Vertex Haze Digital to develop a new mobile app. The project uses two-week sprints for software development while following a predictive approach for regulatory compliance activities. During a retrospective, three developers mention they prefer detailed task assignments and clear daily direction, while two developers express frustration with what they call 'micromanagement' and want more autonomy to self-organize their work. The team's velocity has remained stable, but Aïcha notices tension during daily standups. What leadership approach should Aïcha use to address this situation?

Accepted Answer

Adapt her leadership style to provide more direction to those who need structure while giving greater autonomy to those who prefer self-organization

Answer

Recommend that team members who prefer detailed direction transfer to a different project better suited to their work preferences

Answer

Standardize a single leadership style across the entire team to ensure consistency and avoid confusion about expectations

Answer

Implement a formal mentoring program pairing developers who want autonomy with those who prefer more guidance

PMP Practice: Support diversity and inclusion