Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 378

An experienced project manager is leading an enthusiastic team but realizes the team lacks the experience to complete the job successfully.

What should the project manager do to reduce the risk of project failure?

Answer options

• A. Provide team members with the necessary coaching and mentoring.
• B. Ask the sponsor to add experienced professionals to the team.
• C. Approve the appropriate training program for team members.
• D. Assign a dedicated resource to check the quality of each deliverable.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Providing coaching and mentoring (option A) directly addresses the team's lack of experience by enhancing their skills and knowledge. While adding experienced professionals (option B) could help, it might not be feasible or timely. Approving a training program (option C) is beneficial, but it may not be as immediate and effective as direct mentoring. Assigning a resource to check quality (option D) does not resolve the core issue of the team's inexperience.