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PMP · Question 11 · Task 11: Engage and support virtual teams
A project team is distributed across three time zones with team members in New York, London, and Mumbai. Team members report feeling disconnected and communication is becoming fragmented. What should the project manager do FIRST to improve virtual team engagement?
A project team is distributed across three time zones with team members in New York, London, and Mumbai. Team members report feeling disconnected and communication is becoming fragmented. What should the project manager do FIRST to improve virtual team engagement?
Answer options:
A.
Assess each team member's specific challenges with virtual collaboration and time zone constraints
B.
Implement a standard meeting time that rotates to accommodate all time zones equally
C.
Require all team members to be available during overlapping business hours
D.
Invest in better collaboration tools and video conferencing technology
How to approach this question
Look for approaches that first understand the specific needs and challenges of virtual team members before implementing solutions.
Full Answer
A.Assess each team member's specific challenges with virtual collaboration and time zone constraints✓ Correct
Effective virtual team management starts with understanding the specific challenges and needs of team members in different locations, cultures, and time zones.
Common mistakes
Implementing generic solutions without understanding specific virtual team challenges, or focusing only on technology without addressing human factors.
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