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A software development project team was preparing for a phased release when an unknown and unexpected risk occurred with potential for delaying one of the features for the planned release. The project team decided to go ahead with the release and address this missing feature at a later date. One of the end users learned about this and strongly opposed the planned release.
What should the risk manager have done to prevent this situation?
Suggested Answer: B
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26 comments · newest first
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Mira
11 months ago
Engaging stakeholders could've avoided this mess.
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Raelene
11 months ago
Totally disagree, they should've informed the sponsor first.
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Maybelle
12 months ago
Surprised they didn’t have a buffer for unknown risks. Seems basic!
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Francoise
12 months ago
I think proper risk identification is key. Missed that one!
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Luann
1 year ago
They should've engaged the stakeholders more, for sure.
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Tomas
1 year ago
Creating a schedule buffer was mentioned in one of our case studies. Option D could have been a good proactive measure, but I wonder if it would have been enough to satisfy the end user.
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Edna
1 year ago
I practiced a question similar to this where we had to consider communication with sponsors. I feel like option A could have helped, but would it have changed the end user's reaction?
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Micah
1 year ago
I think I read something about risk identification being crucial at the start of a project. Option C sounds right, but what if the risk was truly unforeseen?
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Latonia
1 year ago
I remember discussing the importance of stakeholder engagement in risk management. Option B seems like a solid choice, but I'm not entirely sure if it would have fully prevented the situation.
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Lizbeth
1 year ago
Ah, I see. Performing proper risk identification upfront is crucial. That would have helped surface this unexpected risk earlier and allowed for better mitigation planning.
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Dante
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. The key is engaging the stakeholders more proactively on risk management decisions. That could have helped avoid the end user opposition.
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Jess
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review the key details and think through the risk management best practices that could have prevented this.
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Fletcher
1 year ago
This seems like a tricky situation. I'd want to carefully consider the options and think through the potential consequences of each approach.
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Olen
2 years ago
D sounds good, but a schedule buffer is more of a Band-Aid than a real solution. You need to address the root cause, which is lack of stakeholder engagement.
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Sean
2 years ago
Haha, I bet the end user who strongly opposed the release was just looking for a reason to complain. Some people are never satisfied, no matter what you do!
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Ellen
2 years ago
C) Performed proper risk identification at the project outset to ensure this risk was identified and mitigated.
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Dana
2 years ago
A) Engaged the sponsor and informed them of the decision to remove the planned feature.
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Marylyn
2 years ago
C seems like the most appropriate answer to me. Proper risk identification at the beginning could have helped them anticipate this issue and plan accordingly.
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Skye
2 years ago
I agree, if they had identified this risk earlier, they could have come up with a better plan to address it.
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Chaya
2 years ago
C seems like the most appropriate answer to me. Proper risk identification at the beginning could have helped them anticipate this issue and plan accordingly.
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Gretchen
2 years ago
I believe performing proper risk identification at the project outset would have been the best approach to prevent this issue.
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Edgar
2 years ago
I agree with Rueben. Getting buy-in and support from stakeholders is crucial to prevent such situations.
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Craig
2 years ago
I think the answer is B. Engaging the stakeholders more in risk management would have been the best way to prevent this situation. Stakeholder buy-in is crucial for managing risks effectively.
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Christoper
2 years ago
B) Engaged the stakeholders more in risk management activities and decisions to get their buy-in and support.
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Hester
2 years ago
A) Engaged the sponsor and informed them of the decision to remove the planned feature.
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Rueben
2 years ago
I think the risk manager should have engaged the stakeholders more in risk management activities.