SIMULATION You are appointed as project manager on a major project that started several months earlier. The project has many diverse stakeholders, and you discover that a stakeholder communications plan has not been completed. State two possible negative effects of not having an effective stakeholder communications plan for the project: Explanation: ee the Explanation for both solutions in detail: Misaligned stakeholder expectations leading to conflicts or dissatisfaction. Delays in decision -making due to lack of timely and accurate communication. Misaligned Stakeholder Expectations: Without a clear communication plan, stakeholders may have unrealistic or conflicting expectations about the project's progress, outcomes, or deliverables. This can lead to dissatisfaction, loss of trust, and conflicts that derail project progress and require additional time to resolve. Delays in Decision -Making: A stakeholder communications plan ensures that stakeholders are informed of key decisions, updates, and progress in a timely manner. Without it, critical information may not reach the right stakeholders at the right time, causing delays in approvals, problem resolution, or adjustments to the project scope or timeline. Additional Insights: Impact on Project Schedule: A lack of communication increases the likelihood of missed deadlines due to unclear priorities or delayed approvals. Impact on Resource Allocation: Stakeholders may not provide necessary resources or support without regular updates, leading to resource shortages or inefficiencies. Mitigation: Develop a stakeholder communication plan immediately, including stakeholder mapping, preferred communication channels, and key milestones for updates. Questions PDF 7/26
According to Herzberg's two -factor theory, which of the following best illustrates a leader who positively impacts team performance and motivation?
You are a project manager leading a newly formed project team. Which factor should NOT influence your decision when assigning roles and responsibilities to your team members?
SIMULATION You are managing a project to transform your organization’s ways of working. You are currently in the definition phase, working with team members and stakeholders to establish the project's scope. Because the project impacts the entire organization, it is highly visible. As such, there are many highly invested stakeholders to manage, and the project’s budget is under tight scrutiny. Identify two techniques that can be used to gather requirements from stakeholders with limited time: Explanation: Workshops and Focus Groups ee the Explanation for both solutions in detail: Workshops: Allows gathering insights efficiently from multiple stakeholders at once. Focus Groups: Helps gain deep insights from key stakeholders in a time -constrained setting. Impacts of Failing to Gather Stakeholder Requirements: Project Budget: Scope creep can lead to unplanned costs, exceeding the budget. Project Success: Deliverables may fail to meet stakeholder needs, leading to dissatisfaction.
HOTSPOT Select the correct options from the drop -down lists: (2 marks) Questions PDF 9/26 xplanation: Project is progressing against Are a potential cause of Project Progress: Reviews ensure that the project is aligned with the original plan, which helps monitor and control progress effectively. Cost Impact: Excess costs are a significant cause for replanning as they deviate from the approved project budget.
You are the project manager on a construction project for a client in the defence sector. The client has strict regulatory requirements and expects a high level of control and governance throughout the project. Which life cycle would be most suitable?
