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PMP · Question 15 · Task 1: Execute project with urgency
A competitor has just launched a product similar to the one your project is developing. The sponsor demands the project be accelerated to launch 2 months early to retain market share. The team is already working at capacity. What should the project manager do FIRST?
A competitor has just launched a product similar to the one your project is developing. The sponsor demands the project be accelerated to launch 2 months early to retain market share. The team is already working at capacity. What should the project manager do FIRST?
Answer options:
A.
Immediately implement overtime to meet the new deadline.
B.
Tell the sponsor the request is impossible without more budget.
C.
Assess the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and work with the team to descoping non-essential features.
D.
Crash the schedule by adding more resources immediately.
How to approach this question
When urgency is required, look for scope prioritization (MVP) rather than just speed/effort.
Full Answer
C.Assess the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and work with the team to descoping non-essential features.✓ Correct
C
To deliver value with urgency, focusing on the MVP allows for an earlier release of the core value proposition.
Common mistakes
Assuming 'urgency' means 'work faster' (A) rather than 'work smarter' (C).
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