Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 738

A project is on its second iteration out of eight. After some daily meetings, the project manager notices that one team member is always directing the meeting. The team is not comfortable with the situation and, as a result, the activities are blocked.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Conduct a session to help the team improve their interactions.
• B. Update the risk register and define a contingency plan.
• C. Moderate the daily meetings to help the team to feel more comfortable.
• D. Meet with the team member to show the impact of their behavior.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because addressing the specific behavior of the team member directly can help them understand how their actions are affecting the team's dynamics. Options A and C focus on improving team interactions in a more general way, while B does not address the immediate issue of the blocked activities caused by the team member's behavior.