PMP · Question #671
A project manager is leading a small project with a low budget and a short, tight schedule. Many of the stakeholders are within the organization and have varying levels of interest. Which approach sho
The correct answer is A. Provide daily reports to maximize stakeholder communication.. For a small, time-constrained project with varying stakeholder interests, providing daily reports maximizes communication without extensive meetings, ensuring stakeholders remain informed and engaged.
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- AProvide daily reports to maximize stakeholder communication.
- BMinimize communication until project completion as it will be finished quickly.
- CShare all relevant project information with the stakeholders.
- DSchedule one-on-one meetings with stakeholders to provide project updates.
How the community answered
(36 responses)- A81% (29)
- B3% (1)
- C11% (4)
- D6% (2)
Why each option
For a small, time-constrained project with varying stakeholder interests, providing daily reports maximizes communication without extensive meetings, ensuring stakeholders remain informed and engaged.
In a project with a short, tight schedule and varying stakeholder interests, daily reports offer a concise and frequent communication method. This approach ensures all stakeholders, regardless of their interest level, receive timely updates, preventing information gaps and allowing for quick identification and resolution of potential issues.
Minimizing communication can lead to uninformed stakeholders, misunderstandings, and potential project delays if issues arise that require stakeholder input.
Sharing all relevant project information can overwhelm stakeholders, particularly those with low interest, and may not be the most efficient use of project manager time on a tight schedule.
Scheduling one-on-one meetings for all stakeholders, especially for a small project with a tight schedule, would be time-consuming and inefficient for the project manager.
Concept tested: Tailoring communication for project constraints
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