ExpertPMP · Question 16 · Task 13: Mentor relevant stakeholders
A junior project coordinator on the team shows strong potential but lacks confidence in stakeholder interactions. They often defer to others during meetings and haven't developed their project management skills fully. The project manager wants to help develop this person's capabilities. What mentoring approach should the project manager take FIRST?
A junior project coordinator on the team shows strong potential but lacks confidence in stakeholder interactions. They often defer to others during meetings and haven't developed their project management skills fully. The project manager wants to help develop this person's capabilities. What mentoring approach should the project manager take FIRST?
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Assign the coordinator to lead the next stakeholder meeting to build confidence through experience
Enroll the coordinator in formal project management training courses
Create opportunities for the coordinator to contribute their ideas in low-risk settings and provide supportive feedback
Pair the coordinator with a senior team member to observe and learn from their interactions
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