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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?
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
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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