PFMP · Question #715
As you prepare your communications management plan you realize that stakeholder requirements may change over time, and these changes then will need to be reflected in updates to the plan. As the…
The correct answer is A. Sets expectations for the project team members. A communications management plan does more than define information flows - it sets expectations for project team members regarding communication responsibilities and protocols.
Question
As you prepare your communications management plan you realize that stakeholder requirements may change over time, and these changes then will need to be reflected in updates to the plan. As the plan defines the overall communication process not only for gathering information but also in determining recipients of it, it also:
Options
- ASets expectations for the project team members
- BDescribes how and when to effectively conduct lessons learned meetings
- CEnsures continued confidence by all stakeholder groups as to their importance
- DSets expectations for effective stakeholder engagement
How the community answered
(68 responses)- A74% (50)
- B4% (3)
- C15% (10)
- D7% (5)
Why each option
A communications management plan does more than define information flows - it sets expectations for project team members regarding communication responsibilities and protocols.
The communications management plan establishes the processes, formats, and responsibilities for communication across the portfolio. By defining how information is gathered and distributed, it sets clear expectations for project team members about their roles in providing updates, escalating issues, and engaging with stakeholders throughout the portfolio lifecycle.
Lessons learned meetings are a specific process within knowledge management, not a primary function defined by the communications management plan.
Stakeholder confidence is a benefit of effective communication, not a direct function or output defined by the communications management plan itself.
Stakeholder engagement expectations are managed through a dedicated stakeholder engagement plan, which is a separate artifact from the communications management plan.
Concept tested: Communications management plan - setting project team expectations
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/standard-for-portfolio-management
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