A project manager leads a project that implements a new process throughout the organization. The rollout is done in stages and the project manager…

The sprint review is an informal event designed to gather feedback on the product increment from all interested stakeholders. According to agile principles, transparency and stakeholder engagement are crucial for project success. The manager from a future business unit is a key stakeholder whose early involvement should be encouraged. Inviting them fosters collaboration, manages expectations for their future rollout, and provides an opportunity for valuable early feedback. This proactive approach to stakeholder engagement is a core responsibility of the project manager and aligns with the collaborative spirit of agile methodologies.

1. The Scrum Guide™. (November 2020). Schwaber

K.

& Sutherland

J. On page 9

under the "Sprint Review" section

it states

"The Scrum Team presents the results of their work to key stakeholders and progress toward the Product Goal is discussed... The Product Owner may also invite key stakeholders to attend." An interested manager is a key stakeholder.

2. Project Management Institute. (2021). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Seventh Edition. In Section 2.8

"Stakeholders

" the guide emphasizes that "Engaging stakeholders proactively and to the degree needed to contribute to project success and customer satisfaction is a key principle of project management." Inviting the manager is a direct application of this principle.

3. Project Management Institute. (2017). Agile Practice Guide. In Section 5.2.5.1

"Demonstrations/Reviews

" the guide states that "The stakeholders provide feedback on the completed work." This implies an open forum for all relevant stakeholders

not a closed meeting restricted only to the current phase participants.