PMP · Question 84 · Task 12: Define team ground rules
A project team has established ground rules including 'all team members contribute to discussions' and 'decisions are made by consensus.' During an important design review, a senior stakeholder dominates the conversation, interrupts other speakers, and pushes for quick decisions without allowing full team input. This behavior is affecting team participation and violating established ground rules. What should the project manager do FIRST?
Answer options:
Continue the meeting and address the behavior privately with the stakeholder after the session
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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