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    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice Exam 6Question 09
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 9: Collaborate with stakeholdersstakeholder managementrelationship buildingtrustcollaboration

    PMP · Question 09 · Task 9: Collaborate with stakeholders

    A key stakeholder who was initially supportive of the project has become increasingly critical and is questioning project decisions in public forums. This is affecting team morale and other stakeholder confidence. What should the project manager do FIRST?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Address the stakeholder's concerns publicly to demonstrate transparency

    B.

    Document the stakeholder's behavior and escalate to the sponsor

    C.

    Schedule a private meeting with the stakeholder to understand their concerns and rebuild trust

    D.

    Limit the stakeholder's access to project information to prevent further criticism

    How to approach this question

    Look for collaborative approaches that seek to understand stakeholder concerns and rebuild relationships rather than confrontational or avoidance strategies.

    Full Answer

    C.Schedule a private meeting with the stakeholder to understand their concerns and rebuild trust✓ Correct
    Effective stakeholder collaboration requires understanding changing stakeholder positions and working to rebuild trust and alignment when relationships deteriorate.

    Common mistakes

    Choosing confrontational approaches, premature escalation, or avoidance strategies that don't address the root relationship issues.
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