Exam PMP topic 1 question 473 discussion

The PM has failed before in an attempt to use adaptive. The best is to hire an external party to build the framework so that he may have coaching on adaptive from an experienced source.

Answer is B

The best approach for the project manager is: B. Conduct individual interviews with key stakeholders in order to understand all concerns, then prepare a communications management plan. This option allows the project manager to gather insights and address specific concerns related to the implementation of adaptive tools. By understanding the stakeholders' perspectives, the project manager can develop a tailored communications plan that addresses their needs and fosters buy-in for the new approach.

B is an absurd answer

It’s never the best option to hire a third party. The PM mindset requires the PM to be proactive and not reactive. Use all options you can within the organization first before you make the final decision on getting a third party to do the job.I choose B.

In this situation, the project manager should consider a cautious and proactive approach to address the previous challenges with implementing adaptive tools and frameworks. Here are the steps they should take: B. Conduct individual interviews with key stakeholders in order to understand all concerns, then prepare a communications management plan. This approach allows the project manager to gather insights from key stakeholders regarding their concerns and challenges related to the previous project's failure when adaptive tools were implemented. By conducting individual interviews, the project manager can gain a deeper understanding of specific issues and perspectives.

B. Conduct individual interviews with key stakeholders in order to understand all concerns, then prepare a communications management plan

This option allows the project manager to gather firsthand insights from stakeholders about their concerns, challenges, and perspectives on using adaptive tools. By understanding these issues, the project manager can then develop a comprehensive communications management plan to address and mitigate potential problems. Effective communication is crucial for managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring a successful implementation of any changes in project management practices.

Adaptive project management is an approach that prioritizes learning from previous outcomes and decisions to improve future practices. So if you conduct individual interviews with stakeholders, figure out the best path forward and create a communication plan, then you can proceed. Spending extra money (outside contractor) is never the answer.

I think A is the correct answer. Option B, "Conduct individual interviews with key stakeholders," is a good approach in my opinion. However, I'm not sure why "prepare a communications management plan" is mentioned as the solution of this issue in the question. Option C, "a hybrid framework," refers to a different aspect than "an adaptive approach in the project management framework" mentioned in the problem, so it is incorrect. Option D, going against the opinion of the PMO, is inappropriate in general. Instead, I believe it would be better to follow the PMO's suggestion in option A. If PM makes a change requests according to PMO's opinion, i think the risk associated with responsibility will reduce. Also, PM can keep a good relationship with the PMO. If the request is denied by the steering committee (due to reasons mentioned in previous project failures), I believe the PMO could not raise the any complaint with the PM regarding the problem. Please let me know if there are any parts where I might be mistaken.

Should analysed what happened before and need to get consent before using adaptive tools

I select B There is a need to conduct individual reviews to know why adaptive failed the first time

the project manager should conduct individual interviews with key stakeholders to understand their concerns and prepare a communications management plan. This will help the project manager to identify the issues that caused the previous attempt to fail and to address them in the new project.

Needs to review concerns before planning, going with B option

the answers seems weird, the correct answer would be to look at lesson learnt and figure out why it failed

Between B & C, it is a tough choice. Hybrid Framework makes sense as they failed the last time. Hybrid is the recommended approach when companies are transitioning to agile. The only thing that bothers me about C is to hire a third party. B seems like a good option, but by preparing the communications plan wont help with the project success. If people dont know how to go agile then what good would be a communication plan? Communication plan is all about : who, when, what and how much. I am confused between the 2 options. Since they failed last time, there is no point in taking the risk and best to hire a third party. I am going with C

Looking at it again, it should be C. Hybrid because they had failed at agile and may not be ready for a full on agile methodology.