Scenario Analysis:
The testing team is being augmented with an offshore team, creating potential friction and resistance due to concerns about job security.
The ambassadors’ role is critical to ensure smooth collaboration and to address the concerns of the existing team while fostering trust and communication with the offshore team.
Correct Option Justification:
Option C (Social competence and personal competence):
Social competence ensures that ambassadors can effectively communicate, build trust, and resolve conflicts between the onshore and offshore teams. This is essential for fostering collaboration and mitigating resistance.
Personal competence focuses on self-awareness, adaptability, and emotional intelligence,which are crucial for managing their team’s concerns and acting as role models for positive behavior during the transition.
Together, these competences address the interpersonal dynamics and morale issues inherent in such a situation.
Option A (Professional competence and methodological competence):
While valuable in other contexts, technical and methodological skills are secondary in this situation. The ambassadors’ primary role is to facilitate collaboration, not to focus on domain expertise or process methodologies.
Option B (Methodological competence and social competence):
Methodological competence (e.g., understanding tools and processes) is less critical here than personal competence, as the challenge is more about team dynamics and less about technical execution.
Option D (Personal competence and professional competence):
Professional competence (e.g., domain expertise) is not the priority in addressing team resistance or fostering offshore collaboration. Social competence is more crucial to building relationships and trust.
Key Competence Emphasis:
The ISTQB Advanced Test Management syllabus highlights the importance of social and interpersonal skills in managing stakeholder relationships, team dynamics, and cross-functional collaborations (TM-3.1.5).
Syllabus References:
The syllabus emphasizes the importance of team management and addressing concerns during organizational changes. Ambassadors need to focus on team integration, cultural adaptation, and resolving resistance to change.
Exam Structure Reference:
This question aligns with K2 (understanding) in the ISTQB Advanced Test Management exam, focusing on understanding the roles and skills necessary for successful team collaboration and management.
