PMP Question #931: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

A project manager has noticed that a specific team member rarely contributes or shares opinions during team discussions. However, the team member is effective at delivering assigned tasks on time. How can the project manager leverage this?

Options

• AEngage with the team member, let them know their strengths, and encourage them to share
• BMeet with the team member prior to meetings and share their thoughts with others so everyone
• CPair this team member with a more outspoken team member so their voice can be heard more.
• DEnsure the team member is assigned critical path tasks to meet the schedule.

Explanation

The project manager should directly communicate with the team member, acknowledging their strengths and encouraging their participation in discussions. This approach fosters a supportive environment for the team member to contribute more openly.

Common mistakes.

• B. Meeting privately and sharing their thoughts through the PM can make the team member feel undervalued or that their voice isn't directly heard by the team.
• C. Pairing the team member with a more outspoken person might not directly address the root cause of their limited participation and could still lead to their ideas being overshadowed.
• D. Assigning critical path tasks relates to task management, not to improving team discussion contributions, and doesn't address the core issue of their lack of participation.

Concept tested. Encouraging team member participation and communication

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