ExpertPMP · Question 49 · Task 12: Define team ground rules
A project team has established ground rules including 'decisions require consensus' and 'all team members participate in discussions.' During a critical design meeting, a senior stakeholder consistently dominates the conversation, interrupts other speakers, and pushes for quick decisions without allowing full team input. This behavior is affecting team participation and violating the established ground rules. What should the project manager do FIRST?
A project team has established ground rules including 'decisions require consensus' and 'all team members participate in discussions.' During a critical design meeting, a senior stakeholder consistently dominates the conversation, interrupts other speakers, and pushes for quick decisions without allowing full team input. This behavior is affecting team participation and violating the established ground rules. What should the project manager do FIRST?
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Continue the meeting and address the behavior privately with the stakeholder afterward
Respectfully remind the stakeholder of the ground rules and redirect the discussion to ensure all team members can participate
End the meeting early and reschedule when the stakeholder can follow the ground rules
Allow the stakeholder to continue since they have senior organizational authority
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