Exam PMP topic 1 question 14 discussion

Voting for A Ultimately, both Option A and Option B emphasize the importance of collaboration with the business, and the best advice from the senior project manager would consider the project's unique requirements, organizational context, and the expertise of the team members in different project management methodologies. The senior project manager might even combine elements of different approaches to create a hybrid approach that best suits the project's needs and maximizes the potential for successful collaboration with the business.

Collaboration is the keyword here. A. Work with the project manager to develop a new approach that will bring benefits to the project This option is out. Why we're talking about developing a new approach and project benefits when question doesn't mention anything about it. Moreover, new approach might take time and we are trying to re-invent the wheel which is already well established in Agile practices. C. Establish a project management methodology that requires the customer to provide daily updates to the team This option is out. We have to do the collaboration and not just push the updates to the customer D. Provide a project management template for the project manager to follow as a guide This option is out. might be helpful for structure, but it doesn’t directly address the importance of collaboration as a key success factor. B. Suggest using an agile approach since customer and team collaboration is critical for project success This is the correct option. Here collaboration is the key word and Agile is all about collaboration

GPT Says B

Voting for B Agile is a proven technique that emphasizes customer collaboration. Customizing the method at the beginning is not advisable.

I believe B is the best option in this scenario as agile methodologies allow for continuous improvement and fosters collaboration.

No approach is used until now so A

According to the PMBOK, collaboration and adaptability are key aspects. B is the answer. Read: Principle of Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Domain of Development Approach and Lifecycle, Agile focus on collaboration.

D. Add the risk to the risk register and reevaluate the register with help from the project team and stakeholders. When a new risk is identified, the project manager should update the risk register and involve the team and stakeholders in reevaluating the risks to determine the impact and mitigation strategies. This ensures that all relevant parties are aware of the new risk and can collaboratively work on addressing it. A. Confirming that the risk register was completed and validated ignores the new information and would not adequately address the risk. B. Performing a risk analysis directly with the stakeholder is useful, but the project manager should involve the full project team to ensure all perspectives are considered. C. Communicating the risk to the steering committee and requesting a mitigation plan from senior management bypasses the project team and limits collaborative input.

why not A: While this seems collaborative, it suggests creating a new approach rather than using established project management methodologies that are already proven effective in fostering collaboration, such as agile. Developing a new approach could delay the project, especially if time is critical.

I think A.

Opton B: Based on the Agile principle- Customer collaboration vs contract negotiation

The best advice the senior project manager should provide is B. Suggest using an agile approach since customer and team collaboration is critical for project success.

A is the answer. Benefit the project

B. Suggest using an agile approach since customer and team collaboration is critical for project success

B. I believe B is the right answer

B as it clearly mentions that "Advice " so an Agile approach is often the most suitable choice for collaboration.

Option A is not an advice and the question clearly said "WHAT ADVICE should the senior PM...?" Option C and D descarted Agile is an environment where all the stakeholders are involved closely, so option B could fit the question