Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 599

A project manager has been working with the same group of stakeholders for 3 years using a predictive approach. The stakeholders have invested in many projects and are familiar with the approach. Recently, the organization has strongly encouraged all project managers to adopt an agile approach. This was announced 2 weeks before the project manager planned to kick off a large, complex project with the same group of stakeholders.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Continue to use the predictive approach in the new project since it is the approach the stakeholders are familiar with using.
• B. Share the pros and cons of adopting an agile approach for the new project only with the team and ask them to decide which approach to use.
• C. Use the agile approach in the new project and schedule agile training for those stakeholders who are new to this approach.
• D. Share and discuss the pros and cons of adopting agile with the stakeholders and choose the approach they prefer for the new project.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because involving stakeholders in the decision-making process ensures their preferences and concerns are addressed, leading to better project buy-in. Option A is incorrect as it disregards the organizational push for agile. Option B limits the discussion to just the team, excluding the stakeholders who should be part of the decision. Option C assumes stakeholders will adapt without consultation, which may lead to resistance or confusion.