DAC DAC Stakeholder Engagement & Communication 1

Question 1

In a DA coaching context, what is the MOST effective way to engage resistant stakeholders during an agile transformation?

Accepted Answer

Involve them early, address their concerns, and demonstrate incremental value

Answer

Engaging resistant stakeholders early, addressing their specific concerns, and demonstrating incremental value is the most effective way to build genuine buy-in.

Question 2

A DA coach is facilitating a stakeholder review. Which behavior BEST demonstrates effective facilitation?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging open dialogue, active listening, and capturing feedback collaboratively

Answer

Effective facilitation creates a safe space for open dialogue and ensures all stakeholder perspectives are heard and captured.

Question 3

What communication principle is MOST important when a DA coach delivers difficult feedback to a stakeholder?

Accepted Answer

Be specific, timely, and focused on behavior and impact rather than personality

Answer

Effective feedback in coaching is specific, timely, and focuses on observable behaviors and their impacts rather than personal attributes.

Question 4

In DA, how should a coach handle a stakeholder who consistently undermines team decisions?

Accepted Answer

Have a direct, private conversation addressing the specific impact of the behavior

Answer

A direct, private conversation addressing the specific behavior and its impact is the most constructive first step in resolving stakeholder conflict.

Question 5

Which stakeholder communication technique is MOST aligned with Disciplined Agile's principle of pragmatism?

Accepted Answer

Tailoring communication style and content to the stakeholder's role and needs

Answer

DA's pragmatic approach encourages adapting communication strategies to the specific needs and context of different stakeholders.

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DAC DAC Stakeholder Engagement & Communication 1