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A portfolio manager is optimizing the allocation of key experts to components and has prepared three scenarios of the assignment of these key resources. The portfolio manager has asked the managers of

The correct answer is B. Update the portfolio roadmap based on the most preferable scenario.. When portfolio components must be reprioritized based on resource scenarios, the portfolio roadmap is the artifact that captures the updated sequencing and timing of component delivery.

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Question

A portfolio manager is optimizing the allocation of key experts to components and has prepared three scenarios of the assignment of these key resources. The portfolio manager has asked the managers of the components to provide their component plan estimates for all three scenarios. Which action should the portfolio manager take if the portfolio components must be reprioritized?

Options

  • AProvide a recommendation to the portfolio governance body.
  • BUpdate the portfolio roadmap based on the most preferable scenario.
  • CUpdate the portfolio management plan with the new approach.
  • DReassign resources to the portfolio components.

How the community answered

(52 responses)
  • A
    6% (3)
  • B
    79% (41)
  • C
    12% (6)
  • D
    4% (2)

Why each option

When portfolio components must be reprioritized based on resource scenarios, the portfolio roadmap is the artifact that captures the updated sequencing and timing of component delivery.

AProvide a recommendation to the portfolio governance body.

Recommending to the governance body is appropriate for major decisions requiring approval, but reprioritization based on prepared scenarios is an operational planning action within the portfolio manager's scope.

BUpdate the portfolio roadmap based on the most preferable scenario.Correct

The portfolio roadmap is the primary artifact that communicates the phased rollout and relative priority of portfolio components over time. When the most preferable resource scenario is selected, the roadmap must be updated to reflect the new component sequence and start dates, making it the correct next action.

CUpdate the portfolio management plan with the new approach.

The portfolio management plan defines the approach and processes; it is not the artifact updated to reflect component sequencing changes.

DReassign resources to the portfolio components.

Reassigning resources is an execution step that follows the updated plan and roadmap; it is premature without first documenting the revised prioritization.

Concept tested: Portfolio roadmap update following resource scenario selection

Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/framework/portfolio-management

Topics

#Portfolio Prioritization#Resource Optimization#Portfolio Roadmap#Scenario Planning

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