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An agile team's client has been asked to expedite the delivery of the next release. By delivering one month early, the company can generate US$40,000 more than expected for the quarter.
What should the agile team do?
Suggested Answer: B
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35 comments · newest first
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Marsha
11 months ago
Not sure if rushing is worth the risk of quality issues.
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Shawnda
11 months ago
Additional resources might be necessary to meet that deadline.
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Nakisha
12 months ago
Surprised they can just change the deadline like that!
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Izetta
12 months ago
I think sticking to the original plan is safer.
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Melodie
1 year ago
Delivering a month early could mean $40k more!
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Katie
1 year ago
I vaguely recall that we shouldn't just jump to change requests without assessing the impact first. Is that what we should do here?
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Kenda
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I feel like option D could be a good move if we really want to meet the deadline. More resources might help.
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Titus
1 year ago
I think I saw a practice question about prioritizing quality over speed. It might be risky to rush the release.
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Ming
1 year ago
I remember discussing the importance of managing client expectations in agile. Maybe we should stick to the original timeline?
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Shaun
1 year ago
This is a tough call. I'll need to consider the client's needs, the team's capacity, and the overall project goals to decide the best course of action.
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Rocco
1 year ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. Expediting the delivery could be a great opportunity, so I'm leaning towards option A or D to take advantage of the potential extra revenue.
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Marjory
1 year ago
I've got a good strategy for this. I think option B is the way to go - maintaining the original plan is the safest approach and will help avoid unforeseen issues.
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Carylon
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I'll need to review the agile principles and think through the potential risks and benefits of each choice.
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Donte
1 year ago
This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully weigh the pros and cons of each option to determine the best approach.
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Renea
1 year ago
Agile? More like 'Barely Able'! Am I right, or am I right?
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Matthew
1 year ago
C) Submit a change request to the client with a 50% increase in charges due to the new potential profit.
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Margart
1 year ago
B) Advise the client that it is best to continue as planned rather than introduce unforeseen risks by expediting the schedule.
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An
1 year ago
A) Adhere to the new deadline and immediately advise the client that the schedule has been expedited
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Flo
2 years ago
Ohh, a 50% increase in charges? Now we're talking! I like the way you think, C. Let's milk this client for all they're worth!
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Burma
1 year ago
Ohh, a 50% increase in charges? Now we're talking! I like the way you think, C. Let's milk this client for all they're worth!
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Reita
1 year ago
D) Request additional resources to meet the expedited deadline and obtain training for the new resources.
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Franklyn
1 year ago
C) Submit a change request to the client with a 50% increase in charges due to the new potential profit.
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Nobuko
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm with B on this one. Rushing things could introduce all sorts of problems. Better to stick to the original plan and make sure we deliver a solid product.
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Evangelina
2 years ago
But think about the extra profit we could generate by delivering early!
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Marvel
2 years ago
I agree with you, rushing could lead to quality issues.
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Cyndy
2 years ago
But what if expediting the schedule introduces risks? Maybe we should advise the client to continue as planned.
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Virgina
2 years ago
I agree with Celestine, we can't miss out on that extra profit.
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Celestine
2 years ago
I think we should adhere to the new deadline and advise the client.
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Mariann
2 years ago
Hey, free money! Let's just go for it, right? I mean, what could possibly go wrong with expediting the schedule like that?
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Lelia
1 year ago
D) Request additional resources to meet the expedited deadline and obtain training for the new resources.
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Lawana
1 year ago
But what if rushing things leads to mistakes and quality issues? Maybe it's better to stick to the original plan.
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Gennie
1 year ago
B) Advise the client that it is best to continue as planned rather than introduce unforeseen risks by expediting the schedule.
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Kimberely
2 years ago
Hey, free money! Let's just go for it, right? I mean, what could possibly go wrong with expediting the schedule like that?
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Bernadine
2 years ago
A) Adhere to the new deadline and immediately advise the client that the schedule has been expedited
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Reita
2 years ago
Wow, this is a tricky one! The client wants us to deliver early, but I'm not sure if we can pull it off without compromising quality. Gotta weigh the risks carefully here.