Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 849

After 35 years of service, a company’s CEO has retired. The new CEO is planning to digitally transform the company and has assigned a new project manager to assist in this endeavor. The initial backlog has been created and agreed upon, and the team members have been assigned.

What should the project manager do before the project kick-off meeting?

Answer options

• A. Perform integration management activities to consolidate the plans.
• B. Compare the team’s expertise against the project requirements.
• C. Conduct a backlog refinement and identify the key activity to start with.
• D. Review the project's environment to understand the organizational culture.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because understanding the organizational culture is crucial for the project manager to navigate the project effectively and engage stakeholders appropriately. Options A, B, and C, while important, are actions that can take place after the kick-off meeting once the project's cultural context is established.