Exam PMP topic 1 question 442 discussion

Uncontrolled scope changes (scope creep) can lead to project failure. According to PMBOK, all change requests must follow the change control process, and unauthorized changes must be addressed. The Communications Management Plan defines who communicates what, to whom, and through which channels. By directly addressing the director, the project manager can: Reinforce proper change control procedures Clarify roles and authority in decision-making Prevent confusion and misalignment within the project team PMBOK Key Processes Referenced: Manage Communications (Executing Process Group) Perform Integrated Change Control (Change Management Process) Stakeholder Engagement & Governance Policies

Reviewing the stakeholder engagement plan (Option C) first allows the project manager to understand the existing communication protocols and any specific actions that should be taken with the stakeholders. This ensures that any communication with the director is well-informed and aligned with the project's established procedures. Once the review is complete, the project manager can then proceed with Option A, communicating directly with the director to reinforce the correct communication channels based on the findings from the stakeholder engagement plan. This sequential approach ensures that the project manager is both strategic and informed when addressing the issue.

The communications management plan typically outlines how communication should flow, including who has the authority to approve changes and how those changes should be communicated to the project team. By discussing this with the director, the project manager can prevent further confusion and ensure that all changes go through the proper channels.

We need to review the stakeholder engagement plan first and find the solution before meeting with the stakeholder.

This issue is directly related to Stakeholder engagement but not just communication management.

The project manager should choose option A: Communicate directly with the director and inform them of the communications management plan. In project management, it’s important to have clear and agreed-upon communication channels. If the director is communicating directly with the client and approving changes without the project manager’s knowledge, it can lead to confusion and misalignment within the project team. The project manager should address this issue by communicating directly with the director and reminding them of the communications management plan, which outlines the agreed-upon communication channels and procedures for approving changes.

Review the stakeholder engagement plan and work accordingly. Why challenge the directory before the review!

ensure about stakeholder engagement plan and after this inform the director about his position

This may be C, not A. The director can override the PM. You may end up in big trouble implementing A. Trying to challenge director's authority

A. Communicate directly with the director and inform them of the communications management plan

Should it not be C? thoughts?

CMP defines who is responsible for what type of communication