Task 4: Engage stakeholders — PMP Practice Question 72

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When key stakeholders disengage, understand the root cause and explore alternative engagement approaches before escalating or working around them.

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A.Reach out directly to understand the stakeholder's situation and explore alternative ways to engage them✓ Correct

Direct engagement to understand the stakeholder's situation often reveals barriers to participation that can be addressed through alternative engagement approaches.

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Escalating or working around the stakeholder without first attempting to understand and address the reasons for their disengagement.

A project manager is working on a project where a key stakeholder has been consistently absent from important meetings and unresponsive to communications. This stakeholder's input is critical for several upcoming decisions. What should the project manager do FIRST?

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