A project manager is developing the stakeholder register and is having trouble understanding the motivation of some of the stakeholders. What should the project manager do to get this information?
A.
Identify each stakeholder's motivations from the business case.
B.
Request stakeholders articulate their motivations at the kick-off meeting.
C.
Email project objectives to all stakeholders and ask for endorsement.
D.
Organize a one-on-one conversation with each stakeholder.
A business case does not show the motivations of the stakeholders. it may show some of their needs, but not their specific motivations. The question also says the PM is having issues with SOME not all so the PM does not have to meet all, just SOME. I'll choose one-on-one with those SOME
I think D would give the PM a better understanding of stakeholder motivations. If he goes into the business case, he only gets a high-level description of the motivations which he may not fully understand
This is what ChatGPT saying:
To effectively understand the motivations of stakeholders, the project manager should:
D. Organize a one-on-one conversation with each stakeholder.
Rationale:
Personal Interaction: One-on-one conversations provide a direct and personal way to understand each stakeholder’s motivations, concerns, and expectations. This approach fosters open communication and builds trust.
Detailed Insights: Through individual discussions, the project manager can ask specific questions and explore motivations in depth, which might not be possible in group settings or through indirect methods.
Tailored Engagement: Understanding stakeholders on an individual basis allows the project manager to tailor engagement strategies and communication plans to meet their unique needs and motivations.
A business case shows the financial benefit of the project. Face to face conversations is not possible if the stakeholders are so many especially when stakeholders are like 500. I choose B.
Option (B), seems Correct. Because, In the kick-off meeting, stakeholders are typically present, and it provides an opportunity for the project manager to engage with them collectively. By asking stakeholders to articulate their motivations during this meeting, the project manager can ensure that all stakeholders are heard simultaneously, fostering transparency and alignment from the outset of the project. Where option (D) is a biased option and can influence project manager.
I chosed option D but, based on PMBOK 6th edition, there is no ONE-TO-ONE conversation for meeting. It is stated as FACE-TO-FACE.
Therefore, I believe option A is closer
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