Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1203

A company's project management office (PMO) has been trying to implement an adaptive approach in the project management framework and a project manager has been asked to use adaptive tools in their next project. This is not the first time the request has been made and the previous project failed when adaptive tools were implemented.
What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Prepare a change request and seek approval from the steering committee regarding the new project framework
• B. Conduct individual interviews with key stakeholders in order to understand all concerns, then prepare a communications management plan
• C. Bring in a third party company to develop and implement a hybrid framework for this specific project
• D. Recommend to the PMO that it is not the right time to start implementing adaptive tools in projects

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because understanding the concerns of key stakeholders through interviews is essential to address potential issues and foster buy-in for adaptive tools. Option A, while proactive, does not address stakeholder concerns directly. Option C involves outsourcing a solution that may not be necessary if internal concerns are resolved. Option D dismisses the possibility of using adaptive tools without exploring stakeholder feedback, which could lead to missed opportunities for improvement.