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The most expensive and labor-intensive phase in creating a disciplined program management organization is the:
Suggested Answer: D
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35 comments · newest first
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Yvette
10 months ago
Professionalizing is where the real investment happens, no doubt.
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Elenor
11 months ago
Wait, really? I thought awakening was the hardest part!
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Lashunda
11 months ago
Not so sure about that, implementing seems pretty costly too.
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Dana
11 months ago
Totally agree, that phase takes so much time and resources!
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Kenia
11 months ago
I think it's definitely the professionalizing phase.
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Eladia
12 months ago
I lean towards "professionalizing" being the right answer. It involves a lot of training and development, which can be costly and time-consuming.
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Leanora
12 months ago
I honestly can't recall which phase is the most expensive. I thought "awakening" was significant, but it feels more like a starting point than a labor-intensive phase.
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Emogene
12 months ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think "professionalizing" was mentioned as a key phase. But I'm torn between that and "implementing."
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Isaac
1 year ago
I think the most labor-intensive phase might be "implementing," but I'm not entirely sure. It seems like that's where a lot of the heavy lifting happens.
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Marget
1 year ago
C is the right answer here. Professionalizing a program management organization requires significant investment in training, process development, and cultural change - that's why it's the most expensive and labor-intensive phase.
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Gerald
1 year ago
I'm a bit unsure on this one. The options seem pretty similar, but I'm leaning towards C since "professionalizing" implies a major transformation to get the organization to a new level of capability.
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Susana
1 year ago
I'm pretty confident the answer is C. The question is asking about the most expensive and labor-intensive phase, and professionalizing an organization to have disciplined program management seems like it would require the most effort.
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Carmen
1 year ago
Hmm, I think the answer is C - professionalizing. That sounds like the phase where you really have to invest a lot of resources to get the organization up to a high level of project management maturity.
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Twanna
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key terms like "disciplined program management organization" and what the "most expensive and labor-intensive phase" refers to.
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Roslyn
1 year ago
Professionalizing, definitely. It's like trying to herd cats while juggling chainsaws. Good luck, everyone!
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Nickole
1 year ago
I think awakening is also important to set the foundation for the program management organization.
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Ashanti
1 year ago
I agree, it's a tough phase but necessary for success.
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Jolanda
1 year ago
Professionalizing, definitely. It's like trying to herd cats while juggling chainsaws. Good luck, everyone!
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Rosina
1 year ago
D) enterprising, for sure! That's where you get to be all creative and innovative. Who needs discipline when you've got entrepreneurial spirit, am I right?
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Lamonica
1 year ago
B) Implementing is crucial for turning all those ideas from the enterprising phase into actionable plans. It's where the real work begins.
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Leslie
1 year ago
C) Professionalizing is where the real discipline comes in. That's when you start to see the benefits of a well-structured program management organization.
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Micaela
1 year ago
A) Awakening is actually the most expensive and labor-intensive phase. It's all about setting the foundation and getting everyone on board.
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Shannan
1 year ago
Ooh, I'm gonna go with A) Awakening. It's like that moment when you realize you need to get your act together, you know? The rest is just details.
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Brittni
1 year ago
Awakening is important too, but professionalizing takes a lot of effort.
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Ngoc
1 year ago
I agree, implementing can also be quite challenging.
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Trina
1 year ago
I think C) professionalizing is the most expensive and labor-intensive phase.
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Arlen
2 years ago
Hmm, I was thinking it might be B) implementing. You know, getting all the systems and procedures in place can be a real headache.
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Shawn
1 year ago
I think D) enterprising is often overlooked, but it's actually a key phase in taking the program management organization to the next level.
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Azzie
1 year ago
I see your point, but I still think B) implementing is the most challenging phase. It's when all the hard work really starts to pay off.
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Sang
1 year ago
I agree, professionalizing is definitely a crucial phase. It's all about establishing a strong foundation for the program management processes.
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Precious
1 year ago
I think it's actually C) professionalizing. That's when you really start to see the benefits of a disciplined program management organization.
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Alita
2 years ago
I think the answer is C) professionalizing. That's where you really have to invest a lot of time and resources to build up the necessary skills and processes.
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Ashlee
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it could also be B) implementing because that involves putting the program management organization into action.
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Lavina
2 years ago
I agree with Veta, professionalizing seems like the most expensive and labor-intensive phase.
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Veta
2 years ago
I think the answer is C) professionalizing.