ExpertPMP · Question 42 · Task 7: Address and remove impediments, obstacles, and blockers for the team
A development team reports that they cannot complete their sprint commitment because the database administrator (DBA) team has not provided the required database schema changes. The DBA team says they are waiting for security approval, which typically takes 2-3 weeks. This impediment affects multiple user stories and could impact the release timeline. What should the project manager do FIRST?
A development team reports that they cannot complete their sprint commitment because the database administrator (DBA) team has not provided the required database schema changes. The DBA team says they are waiting for security approval, which typically takes 2-3 weeks. This impediment affects multiple user stories and could impact the release timeline. What should the project manager do FIRST?
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Escalate to senior management to expedite the security approval process
Work with both teams to identify alternative approaches or workarounds that don't require the security approval
Adjust the sprint plan to focus on user stories that don't require database changes
Document the impediment in the risk register and continue with the current plan
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