Question 1 of 3 You're a senior manager and you're in charge of updating your bank's software. The director for this project has been with the company for decades.This director started out as a developer in a programming language called Fortran. Now the team is using a newer language called Python. When you meet with the director they say, "we could do that in Fortran but I'm not sure it could be done in Python "After a few failed meetings you want to meet directly with the development team so that they can answer your questions What's the key challenge you're trying to overcome? E There's no need for a director. The senior manager should work directly with the software development team Incorrect Modern software projects require many developers with a variety of different skills It's very unlikely that anyone manager will be able to master all of the skills of the developers on the team. So here the manager might want to encourage the team to self-organize and come up with solutions. No director could specialize in all the technology that goes into a modern software product The director should be a generalist and not a specialist Fortran is not a modern software development language

The key challenge is the **director's resistance to new technologies and their potential impact on the project's success.** The director's comment suggests a bias towards their familiar language (Fortran) and a lack of confidence or understanding of the current language in use (Python). This can lead to several problems:<br /><br />* **Suboptimal solutions:** Sticking with outdated technologies or forcing them into the project can lead to less efficient, more complex, and harder-to-maintain code.<br />* **Demotivation of the development team:** The team's expertise in Python is being undervalued, which can lead to frustration and decreased motivation. They may feel their skills aren't being utilized effectively.<br />* **Missed opportunities:** Python's features and libraries might offer solutions that are impossible or very difficult to implement in Fortran, limiting the project's potential.<br />* **Communication breakdown:** The director's skepticism might create a barrier between them and the development team, hindering effective collaboration and problem-solving.<br /><br />By meeting directly with the development team, you can get a clearer picture of the project's technical feasibility, assess the team's capabilities, and address any concerns the director might have with Python. This direct communication can help bridge the gap between the director's perspective and the team's reality, ultimately leading to better decisions for the project.<br />