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[RM 3: The roles and competencies of the practice]
A large organization is adjusting its IT organizational structure to optimize for faster, more collaborative, and less bureaucratic working practices. There is a significant number of changes and related releases that are handled by the product and project teams. What is the BEST way for the organization to position release management in the new organizational structure?
Suggested Answer: C
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31 comments · newest first
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Essie
6 months ago
C balances responsibility and support. Teams need guidance but also autonomy.
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Carmelina
6 months ago
Centralized teams (A) could lead to more bureaucracy. Not ideal!
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Fletcher
6 months ago
I feel D might create too many managers. It could slow things down.
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Lynsey
6 months ago
Option B seems risky. Without oversight, releases could get chaotic.
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Belen
7 months ago
I agree, C makes sense. Coordination is key in a fast-paced environment.
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Yolando
7 months ago
I think option C is the best. A release manager can help guide teams.
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Davida
7 months ago
Not sure if delegating to teams is wise; they might not have the experience.
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Jackie
8 months ago
Totally agree with C, it balances oversight and team autonomy.
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Ryan
8 months ago
Surprised that people think D is a good idea. Too many managers!
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Dalene
8 months ago
A centralized team would just slow things down.
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Charlette
8 months ago
Option A, because why have one release manager when you can have an entire team of them? Bureaucracy for the win!
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Josefa
8 months ago
Option B, because who needs release management when you have chaos and confusion? That's the real path to success, am I right?
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Louvenia
8 months ago
Option C is the way to go. Gotta love that "coach the teams" part. Sounds like a great way to keep things moving without micromanaging.
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Audra
9 months ago
Option D sounds like a lot of overhead. Having a release manager in every team might be overkill. I think C is the way to go.
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Dominga
9 months ago
I agree with option C. Centralized release management can be too rigid, while fully delegating it may lead to inconsistencies. The hybrid approach seems like the best compromise.
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Judy
9 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think having a release manager to coach teams is crucial. So, option C sounds right to me.
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Chun
9 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like delegating everything to the teams might lead to inconsistencies. Maybe option C is safer?
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Asuncion
9 months ago
I'm leaning towards option C. Maintaining a centralized release manager to provide guidance and oversight while still empowering the product and project teams feels like the most effective way to balance speed and control.
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Lonna
9 months ago
Option B seems risky to me. Delegating all release management responsibilities to the product and project teams could lead to inconsistencies and lack of coordination. I'd be more comfortable with a hybrid approach like option C.
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Leana
10 months ago
I remember discussing how a centralized team might slow things down, so I think option C could be a good balance.
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Jina
10 months ago
Option C seems like the most practical approach. Delegating most responsibilities to the teams while having a release manager to coordinate and coach them is a good balance.
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Deeann
10 months ago
I think option C makes the most sense!
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Peggie
10 months ago
I’m torn between B and C. While I see the value in empowering teams, I worry about coordination without some oversight.
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Meghann
10 months ago
Option C is the clear winner here. Centralized release management is so 2010. Time to let the teams do their thing with a little guidance.
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Arlene
11 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. It's not entirely clear to me what the "best" approach would be. I'd need to think through the pros and cons of each option more carefully.
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Hollis
11 months ago
I think option C is the best approach. Delegating most responsibilities to the product and project teams but having a release manager to coordinate and coach them seems like a good balance.
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Mirta
5 months ago
Plus, it can improve collaboration across teams.
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Ula
5 months ago
Exactly! It strikes a good balance between autonomy and guidance.
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Zack
5 months ago
I like that it empowers the teams while still providing support.
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Kirby
6 months ago
Yeah, having a release manager helps keep things organized.
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Rosina
6 months ago
I agree, option C sounds like a solid plan.