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    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice Exam 3Question 44
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 9: Integrate project planning activitiesmeeting managementexpert inputdecision makingteam dynamics

    PMP · Question 44 · Task 9: Integrate project planning activities

    A project manager is working with a team that includes several subject matter experts who have strong opinions about technical approaches. During planning sessions, these experts often engage in lengthy technical debates that consume meeting time and delay decision-making. What should the project manager do to improve meeting efficiency while leveraging expert knowledge?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Limit technical discussions to a specific time allocation in each meeting

    B.

    Establish decision-making criteria and processes that channel expert input toward timely decisions

    C.

    Ask experts to resolve technical debates offline and report decisions to the team

    D.

    Rotate meeting leadership among the subject matter experts

    How to approach this question

    Look for approaches that provide structure for leveraging expertise while ensuring efficient decision-making processes.

    Full Answer

    B.Establish decision-making criteria and processes that channel expert input toward timely decisions✓ Correct
    Decision-making criteria and processes provide structure that channels expert input toward productive outcomes while maintaining meeting efficiency.

    Common mistakes

    Either limiting expert input or allowing unstructured debates, instead of providing frameworks that make expert discussions more productive.
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