What is a primary benefit of asking questions to stakeholders who do not have strong decision authority over project funding, but who do have relevant experience?

Question

Options

• AIt shows them that you are interested in their opinions.
• BThe more data, the better.
• CIt can find requirements or opportunities that are relevant to future discussions.
• DIt shows the decision makers you are taking the initiative to get input from people that they

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  9% (3)
• C
  82% (28)
• D
  6% (2)

Explanation

Engaging stakeholders who lack funding authority but possess relevant experience can surface hidden requirements, constraints, or opportunities that decision-makers may be unaware of - making these conversations strategically valuable groundwork for future discussions (C). Option A is wrong because showing interest is a byproduct, not a primary benefit to the project. Option B is wrong because data quantity is not the point - relevance and quality of insight is what matters here. Option D is wrong because impressing decision-makers may be a side effect, but it is not why you seek input from experienced non-decision-makers.

Memory tip: Think of these stakeholders as "hidden experts" - they don't hold the purse strings, but they often know where the landmines are buried. Their input feeds future conversations, not current approvals.

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