ExpertPMP · Question 59 · Task 9: Integrate project planning activities
A project manager is integrating plans from multiple workstreams for a large digital transformation program. The technical workstream estimates 10 months, the change management workstream requires 14 months, the training workstream needs 8 months, and the data migration workstream estimates 12 months. Each plan was developed independently, and there are significant dependencies between workstreams that haven't been fully analyzed. What should the project manager do FIRST?
A project manager is integrating plans from multiple workstreams for a large digital transformation program. The technical workstream estimates 10 months, the change management workstream requires 14 months, the training workstream needs 8 months, and the data migration workstream estimates 12 months. Each plan was developed independently, and there are significant dependencies between workstreams that haven't been fully analyzed. What should the project manager do FIRST?
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Set the overall program timeline to 14 months based on the longest individual workstream
Ask each workstream to compress their timelines to align with the shortest plan
Conduct dependency analysis and integration mapping to identify the critical path and optimal workstream sequencing
Run all workstreams in parallel to minimize overall program duration
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