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Task 3: Evaluate and address external business environment changesBusiness EnvironmentStrategyCharter
PMP · Question 07 · Task 3: Evaluate and address external business environment changes
A key stakeholder is refusing to approve the project charter because they believe the project's objectives do not align with the new corporate strategy released yesterday. What should the project manager do FIRST?
A key stakeholder is refusing to approve the project charter because they believe the project's objectives do not align with the new corporate strategy released yesterday. What should the project manager do FIRST?
Answer options:
A.
Escalate the issue to the project sponsor to override the stakeholder.
B.
Review the new corporate strategy and map the project objectives to it to verify alignment or gaps.
C.
Update the project charter immediately to reflect the new strategy.
D.
Schedule a meeting with the stakeholder to explain why the current objectives are valid.
How to approach this question
Verify before acting. When a stakeholder raises a strategic concern, investigate the validity of the concern first.
Full Answer
B.Review the new corporate strategy and map the project objectives to it to verify alignment or gaps.✓ Correct
Business environment changes (Task 3) require assessment. The PM needs to determine if the project is indeed misaligned before proposing changes or defending the status quo.
Common mistakes
Trying to persuade the stakeholder without data or escalating immediately.
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