Program Management Professional (PgMP) — Question 189

The project manager of project A develops a communications management plan. The project manager of project B is new and is uncertain how to develop appropriate communications for the company's staff.
What should the program manager do to ensure communications on the component projects are consistent?

Answer options

• A. Request a more experienced project manager to work on project B.
• B. Create a program communications management plan across all component projects.
• C. Direct all projects to use project A's communications management plan as a template.
• D. Rework the communications management plans for all projects to be consistent.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because creating a program communications management plan will provide a standardized approach for all component projects, ensuring consistency in communication. Option A is not viable since bringing in a more experienced project manager does not directly address the issue of communication consistency. Option C may lead to mismatches if project A's plan isn't suitable for project B, and option D, while it aims for consistency, lacks a structured approach like a program-wide plan.