Waterfall mindset 1-2

A project manager discovers a new stakeholder halfway through the project who has a significant influence on the project outcome. What should the project manager do?

• Ignore the stakeholder as they were not identified during the initiation phase.

• Analyze the stakeholder's influence and include them in the stakeholder engagement plan.

• Inform the stakeholder that changes to the project plan cannot be made at this stage.

• Delegate stakeholder management to a team member.

A project team member identifies a potential risk that could disrupt the project schedule. They suggest making an immediate change to the project plan to address it. What should the project manager do?

• Allow the team member to implement the change immediately.

• Submit a change request for review and approval before modifying the plan.

• Reject the suggestion as the plan should not be altered once approved.

• Update the plan based on the team member’s suggestion without further analysis.

During the execution phase, a senior stakeholder requests additional deliverables. What is the best course of action for the project manager?

• Include the additional deliverables as per the stakeholder’s request.

• Inform the stakeholder that changes are not possible once execution has begun.

• Submit a formal change request for review and assessment.

• Reassign resources to accommodate the additional deliverables.

The project sponsor asks the project manager to start procurement activities immediately due to time constraints. However, the project’s procurement plan has not been developed. How should the project manager respond?

• Begin procurement activities as requested to avoid delays.

• Refuse to proceed until a procurement plan is created and approved.

• Delegate the responsibility to a senior team member to expedite the process.

• Procure only the essential items and develop the plan later.

During a conflict between two stakeholders about project requirements, the project manager considers making a decision independently to avoid further delays. What is the best approach?

• Make the decision independently to resolve the conflict quickly.

• Consult with the project team for practical insights before making a decision.

• Postpone the decision until stakeholders resolve their conflict.

• Implement both stakeholders’ requirements to avoid further disputes.

The project manager is conducting a workshop with stakeholders to prioritize requirements. What tool should the project manager use to ensure inclusivity?

• A sophisticated project management software for prioritization.

• A simple whiteboard and markers to facilitate open discussion.

• A detailed spreadsheet shared online for remote inputs.

• A voting application that only a few stakeholders are familiar with.

A new stakeholder group emerges that has conflicting priorities with the original stakeholder group. What should the project manager do?

• Focus only on the original stakeholder group as they were identified at the start.

• Reassess the new stakeholder group and update the stakeholder engagement plan.

• Ignore the new stakeholder group as it might derail the project’s progress.

• Hold a meeting with the original group to address potential conflicts.

A project manager needs to select a vendor for a critical project component. How should they proceed?

• Choose the vendor based on personal preference.

• Consult the project team to evaluate vendors based on predefined criteria.

• Select the vendor with the lowest bid to save costs.

• Ask the sponsor to make the decision.

A remote team is struggling with collaboration during brainstorming sessions due to unfamiliarity with the current tools. What should the project manager do?

• Continue using the current tools to avoid confusion.

• Switch to simpler tools like whiteboards or shared documents that everyone can access.

• Provide training on the current tools to ensure proper usage.

• Allow the team to work without tools and rely on verbal communication.

The project sponsor insists on starting work immediately on a high-priority task to meet a deadline. What is the most appropriate response from the project manager?

• Agree to start the work immediately to satisfy the sponsor.

• Develop and approve a plan for the task before initiating any work.

• Begin the work and plan simultaneously to save time.

• Delegate the work to the team without waiting for a plan.