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    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice Exam 6Question 47
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 12: Define team ground rulesground rulescross-functional teamsteam formationcollaborative development

    PMP · Question 47 · Task 12: Define team ground rules

    A new cross-functional project team is forming with members from engineering, marketing, sales, and customer support. Early meetings have revealed different communication styles, work preferences, and expectations. What should the project manager do FIRST to establish effective team ground rules?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Implement the organization's standard project team charter and working agreements

    B.

    Research best practices for cross-functional teams and implement proven ground rules

    C.

    Facilitate a team session to collaboratively develop ground rules that address the team's diverse styles and needs

    D.

    Survey each functional area about their preferred working methods and create rules based on common preferences

    How to approach this question

    Look for collaborative approaches that involve the team in creating their own ground rules to address their specific dynamics and needs.

    Full Answer

    C.Facilitate a team session to collaboratively develop ground rules that address the team's diverse styles and needs✓ Correct
    Effective ground rules for cross-functional teams are developed collaboratively by the team members themselves, ensuring buy-in and addressing the specific dynamics and challenges of diverse functional perspectives.

    Common mistakes

    Imposing standard rules without considering team-specific needs, or creating rules without team input and consensus building.
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