Team Leadership & Stakeholder Communication Flashcards
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A project manager is preparing a stakeholder engagement assessment matrix. What does this tool primarily help assess?
Answer: The gap between current and desired stakeholder engagement levels
The stakeholder engagement assessment matrix compares current engagement levels (e.g., unaware, resistant, neutral, supportive, leading) to desired levels.
During a team retrospective, a team member blames another for a missed deadline in front of the group. What should the project manager do FIRST?
Answer: Redirect the discussion toward identifying process improvements, not individuals
Retrospectives should focus on systemic process improvements; the project manager should steer away from personal blame.
A project sponsor wants to receive all project communications, including daily team chat logs. What is the BEST action?
Answer: Assess what information the sponsor actually needs and negotiate appropriate reporting
Effective communication management means providing the right information to the right stakeholder at the right level of detail.
Which technique is MOST useful for resolving a conflict where both parties must continue working together long-term?
Answer: Collaborating (problem solving)
Collaborating addresses the root cause and results in a win-win outcome, which is most sustainable for ongoing working relationships.
A project manager needs to communicate bad news about a schedule delay to a large group of stakeholders. Which channel is MOST appropriate?
Answer: A formal written report followed by a live Q&A meeting
Sensitive or complex news warrants a formal written update combined with a live session to address questions and manage reactions.
What is the PRIMARY purpose of a stakeholder register in project management?
Answer: To record stakeholder identification, assessment, and classification information
The stakeholder register captures who the stakeholders are, their interests, influence, and engagement strategy information.
A project manager observes that team velocity has dropped after a reorganization. Which leadership action is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Hold individual check-ins to understand the impact on team members and adjust accordingly
Individual check-ins help diagnose whether the drop stems from morale, clarity, or process issues before corrective action is taken.