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During project execution tor a software development program a risk manager notices the results vary from the stated expectations in the planning phase. The project team states that there was unrealistic planning.
What should the risk manager do next to understand the differences between planning and execution?
Suggested Answer: A
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36 comments · newest first
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Audra
11 months ago
Engaging with the team is important, but assumptions come first!
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Precious
11 months ago
Wait, how could the planning be that unrealistic?
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Oren
12 months ago
Moving forward without addressing this seems risky.
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Ciara
12 months ago
I agree, understanding the changes is key!
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Helene
1 year ago
Definitely need to review the assumptions first.
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Freeman
1 year ago
I’m leaning towards option B, but I recall some discussions about moving forward with lessons learned. It feels like we need to balance understanding the past with planning for the future.
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Annamae
1 year ago
Engaging with the team sounds like a good idea, but I feel like we should have a clearer picture of the issues first. What if the results are just a one-off?
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Yuki
1 year ago
I remember a practice question about adjusting project plans, and preparing a management of change seemed like a solid option. But I wonder if we should really do that before understanding the root cause.
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Mammie
1 year ago
I think reviewing the assumptions could be really important here. It might help identify where things went wrong, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the best first step.
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Felice
1 year ago
This is a great question! I think the best approach is to review the assumptions made during the planning phase. That way, we can understand what changed and why the results varied from the expectations. Solid analysis of the assumptions will be key to solving this problem.
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Adelle
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by this question. There seem to be a few different options, and I'm not sure which one is the best approach. I'll need to carefully read through each choice and think about the potential consequences before making a decision.
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Tyra
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. The key is to engage with the team and present the actual results to the sponsor. That way, we can get everyone on the same page and figure out the best way to move forward.
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Ngoc
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Should I focus on the lessons learned from the sprint or try to adjust the project cost and duration? I'll need to think through the pros and cons of each approach.
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Laura
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about understanding the differences between planning and execution. I'd review the assumptions made during the planning phase and see if any of them changed during execution.
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Tonette
1 year ago
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Belen
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about Okta's LDAP integration. I'm pretty sure the answer is that Okta only brings in LDAP groups during the LDAP JIT process, but I'll double-check my understanding just to be sure.
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Tequila
1 year ago
This looks straightforward enough. I'm pretty confident I can work through the math and get the right answer. Just need to make sure I don't miss any key details.
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Glory
1 year ago
Ah, this is a tricky one. I'll have to review my notes on HTML5 local storage to make sure I get the right answer.
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Shakira
1 year ago
I bet the project team is just making excuses because they spent the entire budget on a fancy team-building retreat at a luxury resort. The risk manager should probably just follow the money trail.
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Rosendo
1 year ago
Engaging with the team is the way to go. They're the ones who can provide the insights on what went wrong. Plus, it's always fun to see them squirm when the risk manager starts asking tough questions.
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Lasandra
1 year ago
It's important to gather feedback from the team to understand their perspective on the discrepancies.
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Sherell
1 year ago
We should conduct a root cause analysis to identify where the planning went wrong.
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Ricarda
1 year ago
Let's review the initial project plan and compare it to what actually happened.
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Tracie
2 years ago
Prepare a management of change (MOC) to adjust the project cost and duration? That's like trying to put a bandaid on a broken leg. We need to dig deeper and find the real problem!
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Stanton
1 year ago
C) Engage with the team to present the actual results to the sponsor.
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Carmen
1 year ago
B) Review the assumptions to understand any change.
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Wilda
2 years ago
A) Move forward with the lessons learned from the sprint.
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Dorothy
2 years ago
Presenting the actual results to the sponsor is a great idea. They need to be informed of the discrepancies between planning and execution.
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Skye
2 years ago
The risk manager should definitely review the assumptions to understand any changes that occurred. Lessons learned from the sprint are good, but getting to the root of the issue is crucial.
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Lamonica
1 year ago
D) Engage with the team to present the actual results to the sponsor.
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Shawna
1 year ago
B) Review the assumptions to understand any change.
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Phyliss
1 year ago
D) Engage with the team to present the actual results to the sponsor.
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Justine
1 year ago
B) Review the assumptions to understand any change.
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Melvin
2 years ago
I think preparing a management of change (MOC) to adjust the project cost and duration could also be helpful in this situation.
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Valda
2 years ago
I agree with Malcom. It's important to identify where the planning went wrong.
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Malcom
2 years ago
I think the risk manager should review the assumptions to understand any change.