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A member of a project's development team approaches the team lead and requests database administrator training. The team member believes that their inability to handle this work, and to rely on outside specialists is impacting team velocity.
What should the agile team lead do?
Suggested Answer: B
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53 comments · newest first
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Mohammad
11 months ago
Definitely need to check the workflow before making decisions.
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Tricia
11 months ago
Surprised they can't handle it already. Isn't that basic?
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Belen
12 months ago
Why wait for everyone? Just train the one who needs it!
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Nathan
12 months ago
I think asking the specialists first is smarter.
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Merlyn
1 year ago
Sending someone to training sounds like a solid plan.
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Benedict
1 year ago
Waiting for everyone to attend training seems too slow. I feel like we should address the immediate issue instead of delaying.
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Beatriz
1 year ago
I think we practiced a similar question where the team lead had to balance training with team needs. Maybe consulting the specialists first could clarify if training is really necessary?
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Detra
1 year ago
I’m not sure if sending just one member to training is enough. What if the others still struggle with database issues?
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Juan
1 year ago
I remember we discussed the importance of team collaboration, so maybe asking the team about the workflow first could be key.
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Izetta
1 year ago
I'm confident option A is the best choice here. Investing in this team member's development will pay off in the long run and improve the team's overall capabilities.
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Kayleigh
1 year ago
Option D to wait until all members can attend training seems a bit excessive. We should address this member's need now rather than delaying the solution.
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Oretha
1 year ago
I like the idea of option C - getting feedback from the team first before deciding on training. That way we can understand if this is a broader issue or just one person's concern.
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Phung
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. Option B of asking the outside specialists seems reasonable too. I'll need to think through the pros and cons of each approach.
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Julio
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question. I'd go with option A and send the member to training. It's important to address their skill gap and improve the team's velocity.
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Agustin
1 year ago
Hmm, the code is executing a system command with user-supplied input. That could potentially lead to a privilege escalation attack if not properly sanitized.
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Beckie
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. I think the key is to consider the different network segments and components in the VMware environment. I'll start by analyzing the options provided.
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Dulce
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully read through the options and think about which processes are most important for ensuring successful project execution.
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Dean
1 year ago
Okay, let's think this through step-by-step. I'm pretty sure the supervisor and agent functions are key, but I want to double-check the other options.
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Eulah
2 years ago
This is a real pickle. I'd say C, but only if the team lead is prepared to deal with some 'spirited' discussion.
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Herminia
2 years ago
A: That sounds like a good compromise
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Latrice
2 years ago
C: Send one member to training only after asking the team if there is an issue with the current work flow
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Therese
2 years ago
B: Ask the outside specialists if database administration is required from the team
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Catalina
2 years ago
A: Send the member to training
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Leonie
2 years ago
B is the best choice here. Outsourcing database admin work is just common sense.
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Felix
2 years ago
C: Maybe we should also consider sending one member to training to improve our overall workflow.
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Rosalind
2 years ago
B: I agree, it's important to make sure we're making the right decision for the team.
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Stephaine
2 years ago
A: We should definitely ask the outside specialists if we really need database admin work.
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Ressie
2 years ago
C: Maybe we should also consider sending one member to training to improve our workflow.
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Mel
2 years ago
B: I agree, it's important to make sure we're making the right decision for the team.
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Dong
2 years ago
A: We should definitely ask the outside specialists if we really need database admin work.
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Dong
2 years ago
I dunno, I'd go with D. Might as well get the whole team trained, that way they can all handle it.
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Howard
2 years ago
Yeah, it's important for everyone to be able to handle the work efficiently.
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Victor
2 years ago
I think D is a good idea too. It would benefit the team as a whole.
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Miesha
2 years ago
D) Wait until all members of the team can attend training
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Becky
2 years ago
B) Ask the outside specialists if database administration is required from the team
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Yuki
2 years ago
Hmm, C seems like the safest bet. Can't have one person going rogue on the team, right?
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Janey
2 years ago
D: Let's discuss it in our next team meeting and come to a consensus.
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Janae
2 years ago
C: Definitely, we can't have one person making decisions without consulting the team.
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Layla
2 years ago
B: Yeah, I agree. We need to make sure everyone is on the same page.
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Leontine
2 years ago
A: Send one member to training only after asking the team if there is an issue with the current work flow
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Florinda
2 years ago
C) Send one member to training only after asking the team if there is an issue with the current work flow
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Ira
2 years ago
Option A all the way! The team member clearly needs the training, so send them ASAP.
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Susy
2 years ago
B) Ask the outside specialists if database administration is required from the team
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Gerald
2 years ago
A) Send the member to training
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Reuben
2 years ago
A) Send the member to training
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Clarinda
2 years ago
I'd go with B. Relying on outside specialists is probably the quickest way to get the work done.
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Mary
2 years ago
Definitely C. You don't want to send someone to training unless the whole team is on board with it.
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Jerlene
2 years ago
B: Agreed, we should make sure everyone is on the same page before sending someone to training.
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Josephine
2 years ago
A: Let's ask the team if they think we need database administrator training.
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Lisha
2 years ago
I think option C is the way to go. Get a pulse on the team first before sending someone to training.
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Raina
2 years ago
C: I think it's important to get input from the team before making a decision.
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Melinda
2 years ago
B: I agree, we should make sure it's necessary before sending someone to training.
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Geoffrey
2 years ago
A: Let's see if everyone agrees that we need database administrator training.