PK0-005 · Question #104
A PM has gathered stakeholders from across various functions in the organization. The team has never worked together before. Which of the following should the PM do to ensure standards are understood?
The correct answer is A. Conduct team training. When forming a new project team with diverse stakeholders, the project manager should conduct team training to ensure everyone understands and aligns with project standards and processes.
Question
A PM has gathered stakeholders from across various functions in the organization. The team has never worked together before. Which of the following should the PM do to ensure standards are understood?
Options
- AConduct team training.
- BPresent the scope statement.
- CEstablish meeting schedules.
- DDevelop a communication plan.
How the community answered
(40 responses)- A75% (30)
- B3% (1)
- C5% (2)
- D18% (7)
Why each option
When forming a new project team with diverse stakeholders, the project manager should conduct team training to ensure everyone understands and aligns with project standards and processes.
Team training is crucial for new teams to align on expectations, processes, and standards, especially when members come from diverse backgrounds and have never collaborated before. This proactive approach helps establish a common understanding and operating framework.
Presenting the scope statement defines the project boundaries but does not specifically address the understanding of operational standards by a new team.
Establishing meeting schedules addresses logistical coordination but does not directly ensure that technical or operational standards are understood by the team.
Developing a communication plan outlines how information will be shared but does not inherently educate the team on project standards themselves.
Concept tested: Project team onboarding and standards alignment
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