PMP Practice Question: People — Hybrid, Easy
During a hybrid project, your Scrum team has been successfully delivering features every two weeks, but you notice that one team member consistently completes their tasks early and then appears disengaged until the next sprint begins. When you check in with them privately, they mention feeling underutilized and express interest in taking on more challenging work. The rest of the team is working at full capacity. What is the most appropriate action to take?
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