Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 629

A team is working on a project using a hybrid approach, and they are facing a lot of obstacles and blockers from some stakeholders. What should the project manager do to improve project performance?

Answer options

• A. Ask stakeholders to communicate with the team directly.
• B. Empower the team members to remove obstacles and blockers.
• C. Add blockers to the issue log and risk management plan.
• D. Address and remove obstacles and blockers for the team.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, emphasizes the project manager's role in actively addressing and removing obstacles for the team, which is crucial for maintaining momentum and focus. Option A may lead to miscommunication, while B, although empowering, doesn't guarantee the necessary support from the project manager. Option C merely documents the issues without resolving them.