PK0-003 · Question #94
The IT department is currently resource constrained managing daily operational tasks. However, there are a number of subject matter experts (SME) within the department who are critical to making the p
The correct answer is B. Negotiate staff augmentation with the SME's managers. To leverage critical internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who are constrained by daily tasks, the project manager should formally negotiate their time allocation with their respective managers. This approach ensures the SMEs' expertise is secured for the project while addressin
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The IT department is currently resource constrained managing daily operational tasks. However, there are a number of subject matter experts (SME) within the department who are critical to making the project succeed. Which of the following should the project manager use to ensure the success of the project?
Options
- AEngage a services company to deliver the project
- BNegotiate staff augmentation with the SME's managers
- CRecruit staff form the organizations strategy area
- DPerform a request for proposal
How the community answered
(23 responses)- A4% (1)
- B78% (18)
- C4% (1)
- D13% (3)
Why each option
To leverage critical internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who are constrained by daily tasks, the project manager should formally negotiate their time allocation with their respective managers. This approach ensures the SMEs' expertise is secured for the project while addressing their existing operational commitments.
Engaging a services company would bring external resources but would not address the specific need for the identified internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) crucial for the project's success.
Negotiating staff augmentation with the SME's managers is the most effective approach to formally secure critical internal resources. This process involves reaching an agreement on the SMEs' time commitment to the project, potentially arranging for their operational duties to be covered or re-prioritized.
Recruiting staff from the organization's strategy area is unlikely to provide the specific technical or operational expertise of the existing SMEs needed for project execution and doesn't solve the core resource constraint issue.
Performing a Request for Proposal (RFP) is a procurement process designed to solicit bids from external vendors for services or products, not a method for securing the time of internal organizational staff.
Concept tested: Project resource acquisition and negotiation
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/project/build-your-project-team
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