Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 867

A team lead for a project that is currently in execution with multiple delivery teams is issuing status updates. This communication was not discussed with the project manager, and the project stakeholders are concerned about nonalignment since other teams are not providing these updates.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Instruct the team lead to stop sending the update report.
• B. Discuss with the team lead to understand the reason for the report.
• C. Examine the project reporting requirements with the stakeholders.
• D. Tell the other team leads to provide similar update reports.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because understanding the team lead's perspective can clarify any miscommunication and help address stakeholder concerns. Option A is inappropriate as it does not resolve the underlying issue, while C may be premature without first understanding the team lead's intent. Option D could escalate the misalignment rather than solve it.