Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 229

A newly formed project team includes team members who have been working in the company for a long time as well as team members who are new to the company. The project team members discovered that there is a gap in communication between these two groups, and they are finding it hard to collaborate with one another.
What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Ask the experienced members to lead the junior members to facilitate skill transfer
• B. Organize networking sessions to allow the team members to get to know one another
• C. Encourage team members to focus on delivering results with their specialized skills
• D. Ask the team to self-organize and escalate any issues to the project manager

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because organizing networking sessions fosters relationships and improves communication between experienced and new team members, which can enhance collaboration. Option A, while beneficial for skill transfer, does not address the communication gap directly. Option C focuses solely on results and may neglect the need for team bonding, while Option D could lead to further disorganization without addressing the underlying issues.