After an organization initiates a strategic program, several project managers express interest in joining the program team. The program manager's supervisor recommends a list of project managers to be

Completing a skill set inventory ensures that project managers are selected based on objective, program-specific criteria aligned to the competencies needed to deliver program outcomes. This protects the program's success by ensuring the right people are assigned, rather than relying solely on organizational hierarchy or relationships.

Simply accepting the supervisor's recommendation without assessing skills may result in assigning project managers who lack the competencies needed for the specific program requirements.

Contacting HR about availability addresses a logistical constraint but does not evaluate whether the project managers have the skills required for the program.