A project manager joined a company to replace someone that left the project. There was no hand over, but the previous project manager developed a detailed schedule for the project team completed…

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Options

• AAdaptive project management
• BLinear project management
• CExtreme project management
• DIntegrated project management

• A
  63% (29)
• B
  4% (2)
• C
  13% (6)
• D
  20% (9)

Explanation

Adaptive project management is correct because the scenario presents multiple uncertainty factors: no formal handover (knowledge gaps), a distributed team (communication challenges), and junior team members (varying skill levels). Adaptive methods allow the incoming PM to assess the current state incrementally, course-correct as they learn the project, and build team capability through iterative cycles rather than rigid execution of an inherited plan.

B (Linear/Waterfall) is wrong because it assumes stable requirements, a clear upfront plan, and a knowledgeable team - none of which are present here. While a schedule exists, the PM has no context to trust or execute it reliably without handover.

C (Extreme project management) is wrong because XPM is designed for highly chaotic, R&D-style projects where even the goal is uncertain. This project has defined deliverables and an existing schedule, so it's not extreme - just disrupted.

D (Integrated project management) is wrong because it refers to coordinating PM processes across an organization or program, not a delivery methodology for a single project in transition.

Memory tip: When you see new PM + no handover + dispersed/inexperienced team, think "ADAPT to fill the gaps." Adaptive thrives on uncertainty and supports discovery-based execution - perfect when you inherit a project blind.

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