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PMP · Question 48 · Task 13: Mentor relevant stakeholders

A junior project manager approaches a senior project manager for guidance on handling a complex stakeholder situation involving conflicting priorities between two business units. The junior PM seems overwhelmed and unsure how to proceed. What should the senior project manager do FIRST as a mentor?

Answer options:

A.

Listen carefully to understand the situation and ask questions to help the junior PM analyze the stakeholder dynamics

B.

Provide specific step-by-step instructions on how to handle the stakeholder conflict

C.

Take over the stakeholder situation to ensure it's handled properly

D.

Refer the junior PM to training resources on stakeholder management techniques

How to approach this question

Look for mentoring approaches that develop the mentee's thinking and problem-solving skills through coaching rather than providing solutions.

Full Answer

A.Listen carefully to understand the situation and ask questions to help the junior PM analyze the stakeholder dynamics✓ Correct
Effective mentoring uses coaching techniques to develop the mentee's thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities rather than simply providing solutions to immediate problems.

Common mistakes

Providing immediate solutions instead of developing thinking skills, taking over the situation, or referring to resources without providing direct mentoring support.
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