PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) — Question 187

A project team is leading a technology upgrade for a financial institution with strict regulatory deadlines. The risk manager identifies risks such as vendor delays, integration issues, and operational disruptions. Departments have conflicting priorities, and the sponsor insists on a comprehensive but actionable risk register.

What should the risk manager do?

Answer options

• A. Document all identified issues equally and leave prioritization to the sponsor.
• B. Focus on critical concerns to avoid overcomplicating the tracking process.
• C. Assign the task of documenting potential challenges to department leads.
• D. Host a workshop to align on priorities and capture key issues and actions.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, involves hosting a workshop to ensure that all stakeholders align on priorities and key issues. This collaborative approach helps to address conflicting priorities and ensures that the risk register is comprehensive and actionable. The other options either lack prioritization, complicate the process, or delegate responsibility without fostering collaboration.