An agile project is completing its second sprint and products are being finished.

Conflict management begins with understanding the source and stage of the disagreement. Only then can the appropriate resolution technique (collaborating, compromising, accommodating, etc.) be selected. The PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition advocates using emotional intelligence and analysis to manage team dynamics effectively.

Option A escalates before analysis.

Option C assumes a resolution technique without understanding the problem.

Option D bypasses the Agile team’s empowerment and problem-solving structure.