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CAPM · Question #495

As the project takes place and some issues arose, the project manager (Joe) finds out that some team members were not 100% committed to the project, and some of them were underperforming. What should

The correct answer is C. Held regular meetings more often with team members to check on their progress and obstacles. Regular check-in meetings are the most direct and proactive way for a project manager to detect and address team commitment and performance issues before they escalate.

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Question

As the project takes place and some issues arose, the project manager (Joe) finds out that some team members were not 100% committed to the project, and some of them were underperforming. What should the project manager have done to avoid this situation?

Options

  • ACoupled unexperienced team members with individuals having extensive knowledge in the required field
  • BHad open and transparent planning that engages internal and external stakeholders
  • CHeld regular meetings more often with team members to check on their progress and obstacles
  • DDiversified more of the project team to capture a broad range of experiences

How the community answered

(32 responses)
  • A
    19% (6)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    72% (23)
  • D
    6% (2)

Why each option

Regular check-in meetings are the most direct and proactive way for a project manager to detect and address team commitment and performance issues before they escalate.

ACoupled unexperienced team members with individuals having extensive knowledge in the required field

Pairing inexperienced members with experienced ones addresses skill gaps but does not establish the ongoing monitoring mechanism needed to detect commitment or motivation issues.

BHad open and transparent planning that engages internal and external stakeholders

Open and transparent planning improves stakeholder buy-in at the start but does not provide the recurring touchpoints needed to detect individual team member performance problems during execution.

CHeld regular meetings more often with team members to check on their progress and obstaclesCorrect

Holding regular meetings to review progress and surface obstacles creates a continuous feedback loop that allows the project manager to identify disengagement or underperformance in real time. Early visibility enables timely corrective actions such as coaching, reassignment, or resource support before performance issues affect project outcomes.

DDiversified more of the project team to capture a broad range of experiences

Diversifying the team broadens the range of experiences available but does not create the structured oversight needed to identify and address underperformance.

Concept tested: Proactive team performance monitoring through regular check-ins

Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok

Topics

#Team Performance Management#Communication Management#Monitoring & Controlling#Issue Prevention

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