Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 787

A project manager held a meeting and framed the project schedule. A critical stakeholder, who was not consulted at the time of the schedule discussion, complained that the published dates are not agreeable due to a prescheduled task for another assignment.

What should the project manager do first?

Answer options

• A. Organize a new schedule framing meeting with the critical stakeholder to obtain input.
• B. Discuss with the project sponsor and create a new project schedule.
• C. Analyze the root cause of the issue and update the communications management plan.
• D. Reach out to the project sponsor and request additional resources.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the project manager should first consult the critical stakeholder to gather their feedback and ensure their needs are considered in the project schedule. Options B, C, and D do not directly address the immediate concern of the stakeholder's input on the schedule, which is crucial for alignment and project success.