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PMP · Question 65 · Task 14: Establish project governance structure

A project manager is establishing governance for a high-visibility strategic initiative involving multiple business units, external partners, and significant organizational change. Senior leadership wants appropriate oversight but also wants to avoid slowing down project execution with excessive governance. What should the project manager do FIRST?

Answer options:

A.

Implement the organization's standard governance framework with minor modifications

B.

Create a steering committee with representatives from all business units and external partners

C.

Define decision-making authority, escalation thresholds, and governance touchpoints based on project complexity and strategic importance

D.

Schedule regular governance meetings with senior leadership to provide project oversight

How to approach this question

When establishing governance for complex strategic projects, define decision-making authority and escalation thresholds first to ensure appropriate oversight without execution delays.

Full Answer

C.Define decision-making authority, escalation thresholds, and governance touchpoints based on project complexity and strategic importance✓ Correct
Effective project governance requires clear definition of decision-making authority levels, escalation thresholds, and oversight touchpoints that match project complexity and strategic importance.

Common mistakes

Students often choose standard frameworks (A) or committee creation (B), missing the need to define decision-making authority and escalation thresholds for effective governance.

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