A project manager identifies that a previously identified risk has materialized: a key team member has left the company unexpectedly, and their departure is causing delays in critical path activities. What should the project manager do FIRST?

Answer options:

Update the risk register to show the risk has become an issue

Begin recruiting a replacement for the departed team member

Assess the immediate impact and collaborate with stakeholders to determine the optimal response

Implement the pre-planned risk response that was developed for this scenario

How to approach this question

Look for systematic approaches that assess the current situation and involve stakeholders in determining the best response to the issue.

Full Answer

C.Assess the immediate impact and collaborate with stakeholders to determine the optimal response✓ Correct

When risks become issues, effective management requires assessing the actual impact and collaborating with stakeholders to determine the optimal response strategy.

Common mistakes

Jumping to predetermined solutions without assessing the actual situation, or focusing on documentation before addressing the immediate impact.

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