Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 74

A large multi-year project requires highly skilled staff for successful deployment. The management team and the project sponsor have analyzed the resource requirements and agreed to have permanent staff hired for the project to avoid potential budget overrun. However, there is a risk of staff turnover during the course of the project, which may have an impact on the delivery.
Which two actions should the project manager take to mitigate this risk? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Meet with management to discuss dividing the project into smaller projects.
• B. Convince senior management to hire third-party staff.
• C. Enhance the competencies of the project team through training, mentoring, and coaching.
• D. Increase the trained staff to create back-up for resources.
• E. Introduce a recognition program to motivate and reward resource performance.

Correct answer: C, E

Explanation

The correct answers, C and E, focus on enhancing team skills and motivation, which can help reduce turnover and maintain project continuity. Options A and B do not directly address the risk of turnover, while D, although increasing staff, does not ensure that existing team members are supported or retained.