PMP · Question #967
A project team is working remotely on a project with tight deadlines. In the middle of the project, a team member is replaced with an individual who is new to the company. The document repository is…
The correct answer is B. Ask the new team member to review the repository and schedule a meeting to provide details and. To onboard a new remote team member on a complex project with tight deadlines, the project manager should direct them to review existing documentation and then schedule a dedicated meeting to clarify details and responsibilities.
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A project team is working remotely on a project with tight deadlines. In the middle of the project, a team member is replaced with an individual who is new to the company. The document repository is available to review, but since the project is quite complex it could take time to understand the details related to the new team member's responsibilities. What should the project manager do?
Options
- AAssign tasks and provide contacts so the new team member can contact the appropriate
- BAsk the new team member to review the repository and schedule a meeting to provide details and
- COrganize a social event to introduce the new team member to key stakeholders and the project
- DIntroduce the new team member to the project team and provide an explanation of the key
How the community answered
(45 responses)- A7% (3)
- B78% (35)
- C13% (6)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
To onboard a new remote team member on a complex project with tight deadlines, the project manager should direct them to review existing documentation and then schedule a dedicated meeting to clarify details and responsibilities.
Simply assigning tasks and providing contacts without a structured onboarding or deeper explanation risks overwhelming the new team member, leading to errors and delays on a complex project.
Having the new team member review the documentation first allows them to gain foundational understanding at their own pace, making the subsequent meeting more efficient for addressing specific questions and clarifying complex details relevant to their role.
While social integration is important, organizing a social event is not the immediate priority for quickly getting a new team member up to speed on complex technical responsibilities, especially with tight deadlines.
Introducing the new member and providing a high-level explanation is a good first step, but it's insufficient for a complex project; it needs to be followed by a more detailed, interactive session after the new member has had a chance to review documentation.
Concept tested: Onboarding new team members in complex, remote projects
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