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One of a project manager's team members is continuously improving. This team member has been a role model and mentor to others in the organization. How should the project manager acknowledge this…

The correct answer is D. Document it in the team member's end of year performance review. The project manager should acknowledge a continuously improving and mentoring team member by formally documenting their commitment in their end-of-year performance review.

Submitted by luis.pe· Apr 18, 2026People

Question

One of a project manager's team members is continuously improving. This team member has been a role model and mentor to others in the organization. How should the project manager acknowledge this team member's commitment?

Options

  • ASend this person to a meeting to negotiate the scope with the client
  • BAppreciate this team member's performance throughout the project life cycle
  • CPromote this team member to a coaching role after this project is completed
  • DDocument it in the team member's end of year performance review

How the community answered

(38 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    8% (3)
  • C
    18% (7)
  • D
    71% (27)

Why each option

The project manager should acknowledge a continuously improving and mentoring team member by formally documenting their commitment in their end-of-year performance review.

ASend this person to a meeting to negotiate the scope with the client

Sending someone to negotiate scope is an assignment, not an acknowledgement of past commitment, and may not be appropriate for all high-performing individuals.

BAppreciate this team member's performance throughout the project life cycle

While appreciation is good, "appreciate throughout the project life cycle" is a continuous action, not a specific, formal acknowledgement of specific commitment and mentoring.

CPromote this team member to a coaching role after this project is completed

Promoting to a coaching role is a potential future opportunity, not a current acknowledgement of past commitment, and is dependent on organizational structure and need.

DDocument it in the team member's end of year performance reviewCorrect

Documenting excellent performance and mentoring contributions in an official end-of-year performance review provides formal recognition, creates a record for career advancement, and ensures the individual's commitment is officially recognized by the organization. This action directly supports their professional development and organizational value.

Concept tested: Team member recognition and performance management

Source: https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/project-manager-role-talent-management-6523

Topics

#Team Recognition#Performance Management#Team Motivation#Team Development

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