PFMP · Question #80
In a report meeting, you want to show an overview of the portfolio status. Which communication method do you use?
The correct answer is D. Dashboards. Dashboards provide a consolidated visual overview of portfolio status and key performance indicators, making them the appropriate communication method for presenting portfolio status at a review meeting.
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In a report meeting, you want to show an overview of the portfolio status. Which communication method do you use?
Options
- AMeetings
- BCommunication calendar
- CResource histograms
- DDashboards
How the community answered
(25 responses)- A8% (2)
- B4% (1)
- C4% (1)
- D84% (21)
Why each option
Dashboards provide a consolidated visual overview of portfolio status and key performance indicators, making them the appropriate communication method for presenting portfolio status at a review meeting.
Meetings are a communication venue or forum, not a communication method or artifact used to present portfolio status data.
A communication calendar is a planning document that schedules when and to whom communications will be sent - it does not present status information.
Resource histograms display resource allocation and utilization over time and are specific to resource planning, not to providing a broad portfolio status overview.
Dashboards are specifically designed to present a consolidated, visual snapshot of portfolio health, key performance metrics, schedule status, and risk indicators in a format that enables rapid comprehension by leadership and stakeholders. They are the recognized tool in portfolio management for delivering an at-a-glance status overview during reporting meetings.
Concept tested: Portfolio communication methods for status reporting
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/portfolio-management
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