Exam PMP topic 1 question 865 discussion

Option B, could be considered a priority action because it formally acknowledges the potential impact of the community's concerns on the project's success. The risk register is a key document in project management that helps identify, assess, and manage risks. Then, the mitigation plan is to engage stakeholders.

The project manager should A. Engage all critical stakeholders and align project objectives with expectations from the community. When a community expresses disapproval of a project, it’s important to engage with them and understand their concerns. The project manager should involve all critical stakeholders, including representatives from the community, in discussions to align the project objectives with the community’s expectations. This can help address any misunderstandings or misconceptions, and ensure that the project is beneficial for all parties involved.

This involves actively communicating with the community, understanding their concerns, and working to align the project objectives with their expectations. By engaging stakeholders and addressing their concerns early on, the project manager can build trust, manage expectations, and potentially mitigate negative impacts on the project. This approach aligns with the principles of effective stakeholder management.

I dont like A because it says that we adapt our project objectives to the complaining stakeholder. That is wrong. B is appropriate as this publicity might cause issues down the road so we need to be prepared

A stakeholder is any individual, group or community living within the influence of the site or likely to be affected by a management decision or action, and any individual, group or community likely to influence the management of the site. As the PM you are getting all stakeholders together to talk about the issues they have to try and align it with the project targets.

A. Stakeholders involucration is key to analyze community expectations and try to align it with the project targets.

Ans B. Question is what will the PM do FIRST? A is already jumping into strategy and solution. First adding it as a risk is the first thing any PM would do. So answer is B