Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) — Question 18

A researcher at your organization has several patents and unique skill sets. How do you maximize the use of this human resource for your portfolio?

Answer options

• A. Use resource histograms to align resource effort with organization priorities
• B. Minimize the dependency on an individual
• C. Commit this resource to active portfolio components using soft booking
• D. Negotiate longer working hours with this resource

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as committing the resource to active portfolio components ensures their unique skills and patents are effectively utilized. Option A, while useful, does not directly maximize the resource's involvement. Option B is about reducing dependency, which can limit the resource's impact, and option D may lead to burnout and decreased productivity.