ExpertPMP · Question 57 · Task 9: Integrate project planning activities
A project manager is leading a team where two senior developers have fundamentally different approaches to solving a critical technical problem. Both approaches are technically sound but would lead to different system architectures. The decision needs to be made soon to avoid project delays. What should the project manager do?
A project manager is leading a team where two senior developers have fundamentally different approaches to solving a critical technical problem. Both approaches are technically sound but would lead to different system architectures. The decision needs to be made soon to avoid project delays. What should the project manager do?
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Choose the approach from the more experienced developer
Ask the developers to compromise and combine elements from both approaches
Facilitate a structured decision-making process that evaluates both approaches against project criteria and constraints
Escalate the decision to the technical architect or senior management
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