Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 105

A project with a hard timeline is starting its first iteration out of six. The project team is lacking the necessary skills to execute.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Add a subject matter expert (SME) to the project team.
• B. Fill the skill gap personally to execute the project.
• C. Allow the team to proceed as they attempt to meet the timeline.
• D. Invite stakeholders to discuss a mitigation plan to finish on time.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Adding a subject matter expert (SME) to the team provides the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure the project is executed effectively. Filling the skill gap personally (B) does not scale and may detract from the project manager's focus on overall project leadership. Allowing the team to proceed without the required skills (C) risks project failure, while merely inviting stakeholders to discuss mitigation (D) does not directly address the skill deficiency at hand.