PMP · Question #968
A project manager is managing a project in a fast-paced environment. The project manager needs to empower the team to collaborate toward an expected outcome and enable high-team performance. The CEO…
The correct answer is D. Define the project's objectives and create an environment where all team members can succeed. To demonstrate servant leadership, a project manager should define clear project objectives and then foster an environment where all team members are empowered to succeed and contribute to those goals.
Question
A project manager is managing a project in a fast-paced environment. The project manager needs to empower the team to collaborate toward an expected outcome and enable high-team performance. The CEO has suggested that the project manager apply a servant leadership style. What should the project manager do to demonstrate the capabilities of a servant leader?
Options
- ACreate an environment where all team members compete to achieve the desired results.
- BEncourage all team members to develop the perfect plan to achieve the desired results.
- CAssess the business case and define the project priorities to motivate all team members.
- DDefine the project's objectives and create an environment where all team members can succeed
How the community answered
(38 responses)- A11% (4)
- B3% (1)
- C3% (1)
- D84% (32)
Why each option
To demonstrate servant leadership, a project manager should define clear project objectives and then foster an environment where all team members are empowered to succeed and contribute to those goals.
Encouraging competition among team members can hinder collaboration and create a less supportive environment, which goes against the principles of servant leadership.
Encouraging a "perfect plan" can lead to analysis paralysis and discourage iterative development, contradicting the agile nature often associated with servant leadership in fast-paced environments.
While assessing the business case and defining priorities is part of project management, a servant leader's primary focus in *motivating* the team is by empowering them and supporting their growth, not solely by dictating priorities.
A servant leader defines objectives to provide direction, then focuses on removing impediments, providing resources, and fostering an environment where team members are supported, empowered, and feel safe to collaborate and succeed in achieving those objectives.
Concept tested: Servant leadership principles and practices
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Community Discussion
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Orla P.Jul 5, 2026D is correct. Servant leadership is about removing obstacles and setting up the environment so the team can deliver, not micromanaging the plan or pitting people against each other.
Bao N.Jul 5, 2026D confirmed on multiple practice sets. Does servant leadership always mean removing blockers vs coaching?
Fatima Z.Jul 5, 2026D wins. B tempts you but servant leaders build success, not perfect plans.
Orla P.Jul 6, 2026D is right but the real trap is C, because people see team empowerment and think servant leader when C is really just standard coaching.
Ingrid P.Jul 5, 2026Leaned toward B but servant leaders enable success, not perfect plans. D confirmed.