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PMP · Question 20 · Task 5: Ensure team members/stakeholders are adequately trained
A project manager is planning a project that requires a new programming language. The team has no experience with it. The deadline is fixed and aggressive. What is the BEST training strategy?
A project manager is planning a project that requires a new programming language. The team has no experience with it. The deadline is fixed and aggressive. What is the BEST training strategy?
Answer options:
A.
Send the entire team to a week-long offsite bootcamp.
B.
Ask team members to read books on the language in their spare time.
C.
Hire a consultant to embed with the team and provide on-the-job coaching and code reviews.
D.
Request to change the programming language to one the team knows.
How to approach this question
Balance the need for training with the constraint of time. On-the-job training is often best for deadlines.
Full Answer
C.Hire a consultant to embed with the team and provide on-the-job coaching and code reviews.✓ Correct
C
Embedded coaching allows for immediate application of knowledge and doesn't stop production. It addresses the competency gap without halting the project for formal training.
Common mistakes
Choosing A (Bootcamp). While good, losing a week on a tight deadline is risky.
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