Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1026

A project manager has been authorized to begin a project and realizes that an effective high-performing team is needed to finish the project successfully. What should the project manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Set performance standards and direction.
• B. Hold early kick-off meetings and regular weekly meetings.
• C. Select members for their skill or potential.
• D. Establish the project scope and set clear team objectives.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Selecting team members based on their skills or potential ensures that the team has the right mix of expertise necessary to tackle project challenges effectively. While setting performance standards, holding meetings, and establishing project scope are important, they do not directly address the immediate need for assembling a capable team.