Exam PgMP topic 1 question 305 discussion

An R&D group director approves a major program's charter. Although the director has a high level of understanding of the program's scope, they are unsure of how the program manager can be successful in delivering the program's commitments. What should the program manager do to align stakeholders with planning and monitoring the program's progress? A. Establish high-level program milestones B. Develop an accountability matrix, and assign program roles and responsibilities C. Generate a supplier management plan to identify external stakeholders D. Create a communications management plan, and establish reporting formats

A is the right answer.

D. Create a communications management plan, and establish reporting formats. A communications management plan is essential for ensuring that all stakeholders, including the R&D group director, are kept informed about the program's progress and performance. It outlines how information will be disseminated, the frequency and types of communication, the stakeholders' information needs, and the reporting formats that will be used. Establishing clear reporting formats will provide the director and other stakeholders with the necessary information to gauge the program's success and make informed decisions.