A project manager is leading a project that is in the execution phase. Due to a company reorganization, some key project team members are likely to leave the project.
What should the project manager do next?
A.
Discuss this issue with the affected team members and support them during the transition.
B.
Start looking for replacements as soon as possible to help prevent any schedule slippage.
C.
Engage with the project sponsor to ensure that this change does not affect the project execution.
D.
Determine the impact to the project and implement mitigations per the project management plan.
When facing the potential departure of key project team members, a project manager should first evaluate the situation’s impact on the project’s scope, schedule, cost, and quality. The next step is to refer to the project management plan, which should include a risk management plan with predefined mitigation strategies for such scenarios. Implementing these mitigations will help to manage the changes effectively and keep the project on track.
[: The response is based on general project management principles as outlined in the PMBOK Guide and the standard practices of risk and change management that are part of the PMP’s body of knowledge., , ]
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