Discuss PMI PMI-ACP Exam Topic 1 Question 124

How can an agile team working on a new product ensure alignment with external stakeholders?

AAsk the product owner to provide a detailed product specification document

BConduct story-mapping exercises to clarify deliverables and release priorities

CHold a kick-off meeting to assign roles and responsibilities

DWork with the scrum master and stakeholders to ensure agile principles are followed

Suggested Answer: B

The correct answer is B -- Conduct story-mapping exercises to clarify deliverables and release priorities. Story mapping is a visual practice that aligns stakeholders and teams around a shared understanding of the product vision, user workflows, and incremental delivery plans.

From the PMI Agile Practice Guide:

''Story mapping is a collaborative activity used to understand the user's journey, prioritize features, and identify releases. It is highly effective for stakeholder alignment and promoting shared understanding.''

(PMI Agile Practice Guide, Section 5.4 -- Story Mapping)

Also supported by Mike Griffiths:

''Story mapping promotes visibility, alignment, and prioritization. It fosters collaboration between the team and stakeholders and helps translate business objectives into user stories.''

(Mike Griffiths, PMI-ACP Exam Prep, Chapter 3 -- Value-Driven Delivery)

Why other options fall short:

A reverts to heavy documentation, which agile discourages.

C is a one-time event and doesn't sustain alignment.

D focuses on adherence to process rather than collaboration and planning clarity.

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2 comments · newest first

Kasandra 4 days ago

I think story-mapping exercises could really help clarify what we need to deliver, similar to that practice question we did on prioritizing features.

Rosendo 9 days ago

I remember we discussed the importance of stakeholder engagement, but I'm not sure if a detailed spec document is really the best way to align with them.

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