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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?
- Dictates tasks to team members to ensure the original plan is followed.
- Promotes collaboration across functions, iterative delivery, and an agile mindset.
- Freezes scope early to protect the schedule and budget.
- 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.
