PGMP · Question #560
A program manager initiates a new global program to create a higher level of protection for a company's intellectual property. The company exhibits a relaxed culture and environment, and is intolerant
The correct answer is B. Insist on maintaining a set of tightly controlled stakeholder register and engagement plan. Even in a process-adverse organizational culture, certain program management disciplines are non-negotiable for program success. Intellectual property protection is a critical governance function that requires structured stakeholder tracking and engagement to be effective. The pr
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A program manager initiates a new global program to create a higher level of protection for a company's intellectual property. The company exhibits a relaxed culture and environment, and is intolerant of processes to the point of being considered process-adverse. However, the company's culture is tolerant of long-term program activities, provided there is continuous progress on improving the protection of its intellectual property. Expectations for rapid progress are low. What should the program manager do next?
Options
- ATailor program sponsor and stakeholder engagement and communications activities to meet the
- BInsist on maintaining a set of tightly controlled stakeholder register and engagement plan
- CProvide detailed information to the most influential program sponsors and stakeholders
- DEnsure that the component stakeholders have the appropriate level of communications required to
How the community answered
(38 responses)- A11% (4)
- B66% (25)
- C18% (7)
- D5% (2)
Explanation
Even in a process-adverse organizational culture, certain program management disciplines are non-negotiable for program success. Intellectual property protection is a critical governance function that requires structured stakeholder tracking and engagement to be effective. The program manager must insist on maintaining a tightly controlled stakeholder register and engagement plan because these are the foundational tools for ensuring all relevant parties are identified, engaged, and accountable. Tailoring away core processes (A) to fit a relaxed culture risks project failure. Option C (providing detailed information to influential stakeholders only) is insufficient. Option D (ensuring component stakeholders have communications) is a subset of what the engagement plan already handles.
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