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PMI PMP Exam - Topic 1 Question 107 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMP exam
Question #: 107
Topic #: 1
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An internal virtual team is meeting daily to review iteration progress, as well as to conduct other technical and followup calls with key stakeholders. The team seems to be disengaged.

How should the project manager approach this situation?

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Suggested Answer: D

Engaging a disengaged team often involves understanding individual team members' perspectives and addressing any concerns they may have. One-to-one meetings can provide a safe space for team members to express their thoughts and feelings without the pressure of a group setting. Additionally, team-building meetings can help in building rapport, trust, and a sense of community within the team, which are essential for engagement and collaboration. This approach aligns with the PMBOK Guide's emphasis on the importance of effective team management and stakeholder engagement.

: The answer is verified and explained using the principles found in the PMBOK Guide and the Professional in Business Analysis Reference Materials provided by PMI12.


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Gregoria
10 hours ago
One-to-one meetings? Really? Not sure that’ll fix it.
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Twanna
6 days ago
A few days off might just make things worse.
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Robt
11 days ago
Totally agree, too many meetings drain energy!
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Monroe
16 days ago
I think reducing meetings could help.
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Kimbery
21 days ago
Option D is the funniest answer. Scheduling team-building meetings? That's like throwing a party for a bunch of grumpy cats.
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Claribel
26 days ago
Giving the team a few days off (Option A) might just delay the problem. We need a more proactive approach.
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Pansy
1 month ago
Reducing the number of meetings (Option B) might be a good start, but the team still needs more support to get re-engaged.
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Ernie
1 month ago
Option D is the way to go. One-on-one meetings and team-building activities can really help re-engage the team.
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Phillip
1 month ago
I think reviewing assignments is important, but I also recall a practice question where team-building was emphasized. Maybe D is the way to go?
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Paz
2 months ago
Reducing meetings sounds tempting, but I feel like communication is key. I wonder if option B might make things worse.
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Rasheeda
2 months ago
I'm not sure if giving time off is the best solution. It might just delay the issues instead of addressing them directly.
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Beckie
2 months ago
Option D is definitely the way to go here. Building stronger connections and getting a better understanding of what's going on with the team is crucial. The other options seem a bit like band-aid solutions to me.
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Burma
2 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I can see the merits of a few of the options, but I'm not sure which one would be the most effective. Maybe a combination of a few approaches would work best?
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Maybelle
2 months ago
I'm leaning towards option C. If the team is overloaded, that could definitely be contributing to the disengagement. Reviewing assignments and reducing the workload might be the quickest way to get them re-energized.
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Norah
2 months ago
I remember we discussed the importance of team engagement in our last study session. I think option D could really help with that.
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Roslyn
3 months ago
I'd go with Option C. Reviewing the workload and adjusting team assignments could make a big difference.
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Glory
3 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'd probably start with option D - the one-on-one and team-building meetings. That seems like the best way to get to the bottom of what's causing the disengagement.
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Lisha
3 months ago
I think the key here is to try to engage the team and address the root causes of their disengagement. Reducing meetings or workload might help, but I'd want to understand what's really going on first.
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Cassandra
3 months ago
Reducing meetings could also give them space to breathe.
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