ExpertPMP · Question 01 · Task 1: Manage conflict
During a daily standup in a hybrid project, two senior developers begin arguing about the architectural approach for a critical module. The argument escalates, consuming the entire 15-minute timebox and preventing other team members from providing updates. The team is visibly frustrated. What should the project manager do FIRST?
During a daily standup in a hybrid project, two senior developers begin arguing about the architectural approach for a critical module. The argument escalates, consuming the entire 15-minute timebox and preventing other team members from providing updates. The team is visibly frustrated. What should the project manager do FIRST?
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Allow the debate to continue until a resolution is reached to ensure the architectural decision is sound.
Intervene to end the argument and schedule a separate technical meeting with the two developers immediately after the standup.
Report the developers to their functional manager for disrupting the team process.
Make a decision on the architectural approach yourself to unblock the team.
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