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PMP · Question 45 · Task 9: Collaborate with stakeholders

A project manager is working on a digital transformation project involving multiple business units with different priorities and success metrics. The marketing team wants advanced analytics capabilities, the sales team prioritizes mobile accessibility, the finance team focuses on cost control, and the IT team emphasizes security and maintainability. What should the project manager do FIRST?

Answer options:

A.

Facilitate stakeholder workshops to identify shared objectives and create a unified vision for the transformation

B.

Prioritize requirements based on business impact and resource constraints

C.

Create separate project tracks for each business unit to address their specific needs

D.

Escalate to senior leadership to define the project priorities and success metrics

How to approach this question

Look for collaborative approaches that build shared understanding and unified vision among diverse stakeholders before making decisions.

Full Answer

A.Facilitate stakeholder workshops to identify shared objectives and create a unified vision for the transformation✓ Correct
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Effective stakeholder collaboration requires building shared understanding and unified vision among diverse groups with different priorities before making decisions about project direction.

Common mistakes

Students often choose prioritization or separation approaches rather than recognizing the need to build stakeholder alignment first.

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