A project manager is preparing for a planned team member transition where a senior developer will be leaving the project in two weeks. The developer has been working on critical system components and has significant project knowledge. What should the project manager do FIRST to ensure knowledge transfer?

Answer options:

Work with the departing developer to identify critical knowledge areas and create a structured transfer plan

Ask the developer to document all their work before leaving

Schedule meetings between the departing developer and their replacement

Have the developer train the entire team on their work areas

How to approach this question

Look for systematic approaches that identify what knowledge needs to be transferred and create structured plans for effective transfer.

Full Answer

A.Work with the departing developer to identify critical knowledge areas and create a structured transfer plan✓ Correct

Effective knowledge transfer requires systematic identification of critical knowledge areas and structured planning to ensure comprehensive and effective transfer.

Common mistakes

Relying on general documentation, assuming knowledge transfer will happen naturally, or not focusing on the most critical knowledge areas.

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