The correct answer is A .
In AgilePM, stakeholder engagement is a core success factor. When an important business stakeholder such as Lee Tan , acting as a Business Advisor , is disengaged from review events and then complains about lack of visibility, the right response is not to bypass the problem with more reporting or to escalate immediately into command-and-control behavior. The AgilePM approach is to re-engage the stakeholder through communication, education, and collaboration .
That is why meeting with Lee to explain the value of Sprint Reviews and planning his engagement is the best answer.
Sprint Reviews, or their AgilePM equivalent collaborative review points, are not merely “project meetings.” They are key opportunities to:
Lee’s absence means he has missed the primary forum where transparency, feedback, and shared understanding are built. If he now feels unaware, the issue is not that Agile ceremonies failed him; it is that he has not been effectively engaged in them. Hira should therefore address the root cause by helping him understand their purpose and agreeing a practical way for him to participate.
Why A is correct:
This option reflects AgilePM because it:
promotes active stakeholder involvement ,
uses collaboration rather than authority ,
addresses misunderstanding through communication and coaching ,
treats engagement as a shared responsibility,
and supports better ongoing participation instead of just compensating for disengagement.
It is also pragmatic. Hira can explore why Lee sees the reviews as a waste of time, clarify what decisions or insights he can gain from attending, and tailor his involvement so it is meaningful and efficient. That is consistent with agile leadership: remove barriers, improve understanding, and increase effective collaboration.
Why the other options are incorrect:
B. Provide Lee with Sprint summaries to keep him informed without wasting his time.
This is weaker because it accepts disengagement instead of improving it. Written summaries may help supplement communication, but AgilePM does not favor passive reporting as a substitute for active collaboration when stakeholder participation is important. Lee’s role as Business Advisor means his input is valuable, not just his awareness.
C. Ask Sarah to require Lee ' s attendance at all Sprint Reviews.
This is not the best AgilePM response because it relies on authority and escalation rather than facilitation and engagement. AgilePM encourages commitment and collaboration, not forced participation as the first solution. Compelled attendance may create compliance, but not meaningful contribution.
D. Schedule briefings with Lee before each Sprint using Project Planning insights.
This is also not the best answer because it shifts communication into a more one-way briefing model and focuses before the Sprint rather than on review of actual outcomes. The main issue is Lee’s lack of participation in the review and feedback loop. Pre-Sprint briefings do not replace the value of seeing increments, discussing results, and shaping next steps.
AgilePM perspective:
AgilePM places strong emphasis on:
continuous and active business involvement ,
collaborative reviews ,
transparency of progress ,
frequent feedback ,
and empowered, informed stakeholders .
A Business Advisor is expected to contribute specialist business insight. If that role disengages, the Project Manager should work to restore useful participation, not simply route around it with more documents or top-down enforcement.
In this case, Lee’s complaint about awareness is actually a sign that he needs better engagement with the agile process. Hira should respond by helping him understand that Sprint Reviews are valuable business touchpoints where he can see progress, influence direction, and remain informed in real time.
Therefore, from an AgilePM standpoint, A is the best answer because it reflects facilitative leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the agile principle of improving collaboration rather than replacing it with reports or mandates.
During the Foundations phase, Brinda Vyas organized a workshop that Hira facilitated. It was
attended by Sukra Aroon, Mira, Lee Tan, and Developers from the two Delivery Teams. The goal
was to define and align on what would be available for guests at the end of Project Increment 4.
