ExpertPMP · Question 25 · Task 8: Negotiate project agreements
A project manager is leading a cross-functional team where members report to different functional managers. One team member consistently arrives late to meetings and misses deadlines, citing competing priorities from their functional manager. The functional manager confirms they are giving the team member other high-priority work. What should the project manager do?
A project manager is leading a cross-functional team where members report to different functional managers. One team member consistently arrives late to meetings and misses deadlines, citing competing priorities from their functional manager. The functional manager confirms they are giving the team member other high-priority work. What should the project manager do?
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Escalate to senior management to resolve the resource conflict
Replace the team member with someone who has more availability
Document the team member's poor performance for their functional manager
Negotiate with the functional manager to establish clear priorities and time allocation for the team member
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