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    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice ExamQuestion 90
    Medium1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 12: Define team ground rulesPeopleGround Rules

    PMP · Question 90 · Task 12: Define team ground rules

    A project manager is leading a project with a team of experts. The PM notices that the experts are very opinionated and often talk over each other in meetings. The PM decides to use a 'talking stick' rule. What is the PM doing?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Treating them like children.

    B.

    Establishing ground rules to manage communication and ensure respect.

    C.

    Using a democratic leadership style.

    D.

    Suppressing free speech.

    How to approach this question

    Technique -> Purpose. Talking Stick = Ground Rule/Facilitation.

    Full Answer

    B.Establishing ground rules to manage communication and ensure respect.✓ Correct
    B
    Task 12 (Ground Rules). The PM helps the team define rules of engagement to make meetings productive.

    Common mistakes

    Dismissing simple techniques as 'childish'.
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