During project execution, a key team member has to be moved to another critical project for the company. Currently, there is no other team member who can fill that role.
What should the project manager do first?
A.
Communicate the problem to the sponsor to force the key member to be maintained on the project.
B.
Initiate a change request and replace the key member as soon as possible.
C.
Explain to the company the importance of maintaining the key member on the project according to the vision of the project.
D.
Evaluate the impact of the key team member's removal from the project, look for alternatives, and submit a change request if required.
According to the PMP Exam Content Outline, one of the tasks of the project manager is to “Assess and prioritize impact on project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risks of approved changes, and determine cause and effect relationships” (Task 5, Domain II: Process). This implies that the project manager should evaluate the impact of any change that affects the project performance, such as the removal of a key team member. By doing so, the project manager can identify the potential consequences and benefits of the change, and look for alternatives to mitigate the negative effects or enhance the positive ones. The project manager should also submit a change request if required, to update the project management plan and baselines accordingly. This will help to maintain the project alignment with the objectives and expectations of the stakeholders. References:
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), Sixth Edition, Chapter 4: Project Integration Management, Section 4.6: Perform Integrated Change Control, page 1233
Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide, Chapter 6: Traceability and Monitoring, Section 6.4: Manage Changes to Requirements, page 117
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