Continuous Improvement

Correct Answer: Implement a Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle

The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle promotes continuous improvement by allowing for planning, executing, monitoring, and taking corrective actions based on results.

Correct Answer: Adopt the practice of effort estimation using story points to streamline the duration and productivity of planning sessions.

The correct answer focuses on a concrete action that aligns with Scrum principles to improve estimating and planning meetings' efficiency and consistency. Option 1 might introduce variability but doesn't address the core issue of meeting fatigue directly. The silent writing technique (option 2) can make meetings more inclusive and focused but might not solve the issue of inconsistent duration. The thorough review of the Scrum Guide (option 3), while beneficial for overall team knowledge, does not provide an immediate solution to ensure consistent and productive meeting durations.

Correct Answer: Implementing virtual collaboration tools and regular team meetings

The most effective measure in managing a project with a geographically distributed team is to 'Implement virtual collaboration tools and regular team meetings.' This approach promotes continuous communication and collaboration among team members, despite the physical distance. The team can share updates and resolve issues through virtual meetings while collaboration tools can foster teamwork and maintain the project's momentum. The option 'Requiring all team members to work at the same time' might not be practical due to different time zones and life circumstances. 'Reducing the frequency of meetings' can disrupt communication and prevent issues from being resolved in a timely manner which could slow down the project's progress. 'Moving all team members to the same location' is not always feasible and it does not guarantee improvement or successful communication. Additionally, it may cause unnecessary disruption to team members' lives.