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PMP · Question 39 · Task 2: Manage communications
A project manager is preparing the communications management plan. The project has a large number of stakeholders with varying levels of interest and power. Which tool should the PM use to determine the appropriate communication frequency and method for each stakeholder?
A project manager is preparing the communications management plan. The project has a large number of stakeholders with varying levels of interest and power. Which tool should the PM use to determine the appropriate communication frequency and method for each stakeholder?
Answer options:
A.
Organizational Chart
B.
Stakeholder Engagement Assessment Matrix and Power/Interest Grid
C.
Resource Histogram
D.
Ishikawa Diagram
How to approach this question
Input: Stakeholder Analysis. Output: Comms Plan.
Full Answer
B.Stakeholder Engagement Assessment Matrix and Power/Interest Grid✓ Correct
B
Task 2 (Manage communications). Communication planning is based on Stakeholder Analysis (Task 4). The Power/Interest grid dictates the strategy (Manage Closely vs Monitor), which dictates the communication frequency.
Common mistakes
Thinking Comms Plan is generic. It must be tailored via analysis.
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