ExpertPMP · Question 15 · Task 1: Execute project with the urgency required to deliver business value
A software development project is behind schedule, and the team is working overtime to meet a critical client deadline. The project manager notices increasing signs of burnout: team members are making more errors, communication is becoming terse, and two developers have called in sick this week. The client is applying pressure for faster delivery. What should the project manager do FIRST?
A software development project is behind schedule, and the team is working overtime to meet a critical client deadline. The project manager notices increasing signs of burnout: team members are making more errors, communication is becoming terse, and two developers have called in sick this week. The client is applying pressure for faster delivery. What should the project manager do FIRST?
Answer options:
Assess the team's capacity and work with stakeholders to identify the minimum viable deliverable that meets the client's core needs
Bring in additional contractors to supplement the team and maintain the current delivery timeline
Negotiate with the client for a timeline extension to allow the team to recover
Implement stricter quality controls to reduce errors caused by team fatigue
How to approach this question
Full Answer
Common mistakes
Practice the full PMI PMP Practice Exam 4
90 questions · hints · full answers · grading