An agile team completes a deliverable that is to be certified by another expert team.

 In an agile environment, a servant leader’s role includes removing barriers that prevent the team from progressing. When a deliverable is completed but not taken up by the certifying team for an extended period, it becomes an impediment to the project’s progress. The servant leader should review the process to understand why the delay is occurring and take action to remove this impediment. This may involve discussions with the second team to expedite certification or adjusting the process to prevent such delays in the future. The goal is to eliminate the bottleneck and facilitate a smooth workflow.

The approach is consistent with the principles outlined in the PMBOK® Guide and the Agile Practice Guide, which advocate for proactive impediment removal by the project manager or Scrum Master123456. Additionally, the Professional in Business Analysis materials support the concept of addressing process-related issues to optimize project outcomes78.