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Universal Containers (UC) is at the end of its first and only design phase. UC decided to go ahead and build against the entire future design that was developed and agreed upon by its internal stakeholders and Center of Excellence. But a concern by the executive team is how UC can de-risk itself and stay within budgetduring the build while still hitting the objectives that were defined m the design phase.
Which recommendation should the Solution Architect make to alleviate the executive team's concerns during the build?
Suggested Answer: A
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To address the executive team's concerns about staying on budget and mitigating risks during the build phase, establishing a governance framework is essential. This framework should include clear roles, responsibilities, decision-making processes, and budget tracking mechanisms. Focusing on governance ensures that the project remains aligned with business objectives, addresses potential issues proactively, and maintains financial discipline, aligning with best practices for successful Salesforce implementations.
36 comments · newest first
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Delsie
10 months ago
Wait, how can they be sure nothing new will pop up?
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Cyndy
11 months ago
C sounds too optimistic, things always come up!
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Vivienne
11 months ago
D is misleading, fixed scope doesn't guarantee no overruns.
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Rosio
11 months ago
B is unrealistic, you can't promise no overruns.
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Nakisha
11 months ago
A solid governance framework is key to staying on budget!
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Leah
12 months ago
I think option D might be misleading. Just because it's a fixed scope doesn't mean there won't be any unforeseen costs. We should be cautious about that.
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Steffanie
12 months ago
I recall a practice question where we talked about managing stakeholder expectations. Option C seems a bit too optimistic, like it ignores potential changes.
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Evangelina
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think promising the project manager will never overrun the budget, like in option B, sounds risky. It feels unrealistic.
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Lawrence
1 year ago
I remember we discussed the importance of governance frameworks in our last study session. It seems like A could be the right choice to keep track of the budget.
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Nakita
1 year ago
The key here is to provide a recommendation that demonstrates you understand the need to de-risk the project and keep the budget under control. I'd go with option A - setting up a governance framework and a dedicated team to track progress and budget. That seems like the most comprehensive and realistic approach.
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Laurel
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about some of these options. Promising the executive team comprehensive budget updates every week seems unrealistic, and claiming there's no chance of anything new coming up during the build is just not credible. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Justine
1 year ago
Okay, this is a classic risk management scenario. I think the best approach is to recommend establishing a governance framework and a dedicated team to monitor the budget and address the executive team's concerns throughout the build.
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Daniel
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key details before answering. The executive team is concerned about de-risking the build and staying on budget, so I'll need to carefully consider the options that address those concerns.
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Evangelina
2 years ago
Haha, Option C is a classic 'never tell me the odds' approach. Might as well tell them 'trust me, it'll all work out!'
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Julieta
1 year ago
User 4: Definitely, it's important to stay proactive during the build phase.
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Leonida
1 year ago
User 3: Option C does seem a bit risky, better to have a plan in place.
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Irving
2 years ago
User 2: I agree, having a governance framework in place will help manage concerns.
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Chandra
2 years ago
User 1: Option A seems like the best choice to keep things on track.
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Erick
2 years ago
User 2: Yeah, having a governance framework in place will definitely help with budget concerns.
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Oretha
2 years ago
User 1: Option A seems like the best way to keep things on track.
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Daniel
2 years ago
That's true, Phuong. It's better to have a plan in place to address any unexpected issues.
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Phuong
2 years ago
I'm not sure about option C. There's always a chance of new things coming up during the build phase.
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Minna
2 years ago
I'd go with Option A as well. The executive team needs to be involved and informed throughout the process, not kept in the dark.
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Joni
2 years ago
I agree with you, Daniel. Developing a governance framework will help track the budget and mitigate risks.
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Daniel
2 years ago
I think the Solution Architect should recommend option A.
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Marta
2 years ago
I agree with Lemuel, Option A is the way to go. Promises and assurances (Options B and D) are just setting them up for disappointment.
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Edelmira
2 years ago
A) Help the executive team develop a governance framework; and team to focus on those concerns throughout the build and track the budget.
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Leonida
2 years ago
Absolutely, setting up a framework for governance will help mitigate risks and ensure the project stays within budget.
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James
2 years ago
B) Promise the executive team that the project manager will always give comprehensive budget numbers every week and they will never overrun on budget.
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Jolanda
2 years ago
I agree, it's important to have a plan in place to address concerns and track the budget throughout the build.
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Reiko
2 years ago
Option A is definitely the best choice. Developing a governance framework will help keep everything on track.
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Fausto
2 years ago
A) Help the executive team develop a governance framework; and team to focus on those concerns throughout the build and track the budget.
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Lemuel
2 years ago
Option A seems the most reasonable approach. Establishing a governance framework and a dedicated team to monitor budget and progress will help alleviate the executive team's concerns.
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Sharen
2 years ago
A) Absolutely, having a dedicated team to focus on those concerns will definitely help in staying within budget and hitting the objectives.
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Evette
2 years ago
B) That sounds like a solid plan. It's important to have a structured approach to monitoring budget and progress.
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Roosevelt
2 years ago
A) Help the executive team develop a governance framework; and team to focus on those concerns throughout the build and track the budget.