What should the project leader do?

Agile teams areself-organizingand responsible for determining how to deliver their commitments. According to thePMI Agile Practice Guide (Section 4.3.3: Self-Organizing Teams)andMike Griffiths’ PMI-ACP Exam Prep Book (Chapter 6: Adaptive Planning), the best course of action is tosupport the team in evaluating trade-offs—especially when innovation like a spike canenhance efficiency. The project leader shouldenable, not dictatedecisions.

Option Ais correct: it respects team autonomy while supporting innovation.

Option Bdiscourages innovation and learning.

Option Cmay delay needed improvement and demotivates team initiative.

Option Dremoves the team's ability to decide and self-manage priorities.