AGILE-FOUNDATION practice question 22 of 25

Which is a key objective of running a workshop?

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Answer options
A: To make daily progress visible to the delivery team and key stakeholders
B: To encourage collaboration and create the defined outputs from the event Correct answer
C: To communicate decisions to the wider stakeholder community
D: To make day-to-day decisions on behalf of the delivery team within a sprint
Correct Answer:
B. To encourage collaboration and create the defined outputs from the event
Explanation

The primary purpose of a workshop is to bring key stakeholders together in a collaborative environment to achieve a specific, predefined objective. This involves focused discussion, problem-solving, and decision-making to produce a tangible output, such as a plan, a set of requirements, or a solution design. The emphasis is on active participation and collective creation of the defined outputs, making it a highly efficient technique for accelerating progress and building consensus.

Why Incorrect

A. To make daily progress visible to the delivery team and key stakeholders: This is the purpose of an information radiator (e.g., a Kanban board) or a daily stand-up meeting.
C. To communicate decisions to the wider stakeholder community: This describes a broadcast communication method, whereas a workshop is a collaborative, multi-directional event.
D. To make day-to-day decisions on behalf of the delivery team within a sprint: The delivery team is empowered to make its own day-to-day decisions within a timebox.

References

AXELOS. (2015). PRINCE2 Agile®. The Stationery Office. Section 20.1, p. 165.

AXELOS. (2015). PRINCE2 Agile®. The Stationery Office. Glossary, Section A.18, p. 298.

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