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Which agile practice would most significantly increase a team's velocity?
The correct answer is C --- Training in areas of weakness.
Velocity can be improved when the team removes skill-based bottlenecks. If some members struggle due to lack of knowledge or technical gaps, their productivity---and the team's velocity---will be impacted. Targeted training helps the team overcome these weaknesses and deliver more efficiently.
PMI Agile Practice Guide:
''Improving technical and team skills through training and mentoring increases team performance and agility. Learning is a continuous improvement activity that directly impacts delivery capacity.''
(PMI Agile Practice Guide, Section 6.4 -- Developing People and Teams)
Mike Griffiths adds:
''Velocity is driven by team capabilities. When teams address their weakest areas---through training, pairing, or knowledge sharing---they improve quality and throughput.''
(PMI-ACP Exam Prep, Chapter 4 -- Team Performance)
Other options:
A supports communication but doesn't directly impact skill-based bottlenecks.
B helps with planning but not necessarily performance.
D describes the work cadence, not a practice that enhances velocity.
Answe r: C
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