Agile Practitioner

An individual who adopts an agile mindset and partners with others in cross-functional teams to deliver value; commonly called an agilist.

Key Points

  • Guided by agile values and principles to deliver customer value iteratively.
  • Collaborates closely within cross-functional teams and with stakeholders.
  • Encourages transparency, frequent feedback, and continuous improvement.
  • Applies practices such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP techniques as appropriate.

Example

A developer on a Scrum team facilitates a mini-retro after a failed deployment, partners with QA and UX to update the Definition of Done, and adjusts the workflow on the Kanban board to prevent similar issues, helping the team deliver a higher-quality increment in the next sprint.

PMP Example Question

Which action best reflects the role of an agile practitioner on a cross-functional team?

  1. Dictates tasks to team members to ensure the original plan is followed.
  2. Promotes collaboration across functions, iterative delivery, and an agile mindset.
  3. Freezes scope early to protect the schedule and budget.
  4. Escalates all decisions to the project sponsor for approval.

Correct Answer: B — A collaborative team member who applies agile principles to enable iterative delivery

Explanation: Option B aligns with the agile practitioner's focus on collaboration, iterative value delivery, and fostering an agile mindset. The other options conflict with agile ways of working.

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