Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1388

A project manager is developing the stakeholder register and is having trouble understanding the motivation of some of the stakeholders.
What should the project manager do to get this information?

Answer options

• A. Identify each stakeholder's motivations from the business case.
• B. Request stakeholders articulate their motivations at the kick-off meeting.
• C. Email project objectives to all stakeholders and ask for endorsement.
• D. Organize a one-on-one conversation with each stakeholder.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because one-on-one conversations allow for deeper insights into individual stakeholders' motivations and concerns. Options A and B do not guarantee accurate understanding, as they rely on assumptions or group settings which may not capture personal views. Option C is less effective since it seeks endorsement rather than understanding.