The correct answer is C – Asked to be relieved of project tasks to maintain team velocity.
Agile promotes transparency and accountability within teams. When a team member becomes unavailable due to competing priorities, it is their responsibility to inform the team so that work can be reallocated appropriately. This maintains the integrity of sprint commitments and avoids unplanned impacts on velocity.
From the PMI Agile Practice Guide:
“Team members are expected to proactively communicate capacity issues. Agile teams thrive when individuals are transparent about availability and workload, allowing adjustments to commitments.”
(PMI Agile Practice Guide, Section 4.1 – Agile Mindset and Team Behavior)
Mike Griffiths states:
“If someone’s availability changes, they must make that clear to the team. Holding on to tasks without capacity leads to velocity distortion and delivery issues.”
(Mike Griffiths, PMI-ACP Exam Prep Book, Chapter 4 – Team Performance)
Why other options are incorrect:
A attempts to do both initiatives, which may result in burnout or failed delivery.
B focuses effort away from the agile team’s responsibilities.
D is unrealistic in cross-functional organizations where members may support multiple initiatives.
Answer: C
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