Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 500

A project manager notices a conflict in the team on both technical and interpersonal levels during the execution phase of a project.
What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Hold a team meeting to understand and address the conflict.
• B. Schedule a monthly meeting to handle all project conflicts.
• C. Address the conflicts during the lessons learned session.
• D. Hire an external consultant to lead an organizational intervention.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because holding a team meeting allows for direct communication, helping to resolve misunderstandings and foster collaboration. Option B is not effective as it only addresses conflicts on a monthly basis rather than immediately. Option C is too late to address ongoing issues, and option D may be unnecessary when internal resolution is possible.