A project manager has requested a risk manager facilitate risk identification on a project. While facilitating this effort, the project manager wants to ensure that stakeholders interact and provide t

The correct answer is D. Nominal group technique. The Nominal Group Technique (D) is a structured facilitation method where participants first independently generate ideas, then share them with the group for discussion and prioritization. It is specifically designed to maximize group interaction and equal participation, ensuring

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A project manager has requested a risk manager facilitate risk identification on a project. While facilitating this effort, the project manager wants to ensure that stakeholders interact and provide their expertise so that an exhaustive list of risks is created. Which risk identification technique should the risk manager use?

Options

APrompt lists
BInterviews
CDelphi technique
DNominal group technique

How the community answered

(42 responses)

A
7% (3)
B
2% (1)
C
14% (6)
D
76% (32)

Explanation

The Nominal Group Technique (D) is a structured facilitation method where participants first independently generate ideas, then share them with the group for discussion and prioritization. It is specifically designed to maximize group interaction and equal participation, ensuring all voices contribute - which directly satisfies the requirement for stakeholder interaction and an exhaustive list. The Delphi technique (C) uses anonymous expert input without direct interaction. Interviews (B) are one-on-one and do not foster group interaction. Prompt lists (A) are checklists that guide thinking but do not inherently drive stakeholder interaction.

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