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PFMP · Question #44

A stakeholder complained that there were too many portfolio meetings. What should you do to address this problem?

The correct answer is B. Conduct reviews to identify redundant communication. When a stakeholder raises concerns about excessive meetings, the correct response is a structured review to identify and eliminate redundant communications rather than making arbitrary changes.

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Question

A stakeholder complained that there were too many portfolio meetings. What should you do to address this problem?

Options

  • AExplain to him the purpose of those meetings
  • BConduct reviews to identify redundant communication
  • CReduce the number of meetings
  • DBrainstorm new communication methods with stakeholders

How the community answered

(35 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    86% (30)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    9% (3)

Why each option

When a stakeholder raises concerns about excessive meetings, the correct response is a structured review to identify and eliminate redundant communications rather than making arbitrary changes.

AExplain to him the purpose of those meetings

Explaining the purpose of meetings does not address the underlying issue of potential redundancy and is unlikely to resolve the stakeholder's concern.

BConduct reviews to identify redundant communicationCorrect

Conducting a review to identify redundant communication is the data-driven, process-aligned approach recommended by portfolio governance practices. It ensures any modifications to the communication plan are justified by evidence, prevents the removal of necessary governance touchpoints, and addresses the root cause of the complaint.

CReduce the number of meetings

Reducing the number of meetings without a formal review could eliminate critical governance or reporting sessions that the portfolio requires for effective oversight.

DBrainstorm new communication methods with stakeholders

Brainstorming new communication methods does not directly address the identified problem of meeting volume or potential redundancy.

Concept tested: Portfolio communication management and redundancy review

Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/standard-for-portfolio-management

Topics

#Stakeholder Management#Communication Management#Portfolio Governance#Process Improvement

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