Project Management Professional PMP · Free Practice Question Medium
Question 136
Art is a veteran project manager, and he constantly has a full load of projects in various stages of completion. Art is trusted by senior management to manage projects from beginning to end, and he has a high level of autonomy and trust within the organization. Until recently, the organization has been successful, but its mission, strategy, and vision have been lacking. The new CEO, promoted from within, wishes to change this. The new CEO has created a comprehensive mission, vision, and strategic plan to take the company into the future. As a CEO who knows and trusts Art, she pulls him in to unveil the company’s strategy. She wants Art’s help to advance this vision. Of the following choices, which one should Art add to his current process to support the CEO and her vision?
- A Change nothing because, as a successful PM, Art can do what he wants.
- B Cancel all current projects and start new ones.
- C Include language to the project charter and other project documents that reflect the company culture.
- D Vet all incoming projects to ensure that they meet the company vision and values.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
As a loyal employee who appreciates a clear vision, Art should use the CEO's new mission, value, and strategic vision to vet incoming projects. He should make sure that the prospective project matches the vision. He should not cancel current projects unless they are in direct violation of the new vision, which isn’t something that a project manager would usually have the authority to do on their own. Art should also weave the new language of the organization’s vision into the project charter and other project documents, but not necessarily the organization’s culture. Art may be successful and trusted, but he should be in concert with his CEO and the company's vision.Discussion
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