Daily Question #273
A project manager is being considered for a particular project that will deal exclusively with global virtual teams. He only has experience with local teams.
What should he do when discussing the opportunity with the sponsor?
Answers:
a. Since he has led projects and teams, it does not make any difference that these are all global virtual teams, so he does not need to bring it up.
b. He should avoid any conversation regarding the types of teams involved so the sponsor does not know he lacks experience in this area.
c. The project manager should point out to the sponsor that he has not had experience with global virtual teams, but discuss why he thinks he is a good fit for the project anyway.
d. The project manager should point out to the sponsor that he has not had experience with global virtual teams and therefore must decline the assignment.

Daily Question #1534
Assume you are co-owner of a small consulting firm. Previously, you worked as a managing partner in one of the larger consulting firms in your country that had a defined portfolio management process to determine key opportunities to pursue to focus not solely on proposal win ratio but to aggressively emphasize capture ratio. Now in your new company in terms of portfolio management, the best practice to follow is to:
Answers:
a. Work with your business partner in terms of portfolio management
b. Have your Board of Directors serve as a Portfolio Review Board
c. Involve your business partner plus the firm’s subject matter experts in portfolio decisions
d. Set up an independent group of advisors to meet quarterly as a Portfolio Review Board

Daily Question #5340
An organization started the process of a digital transformation and is trying to change its culture from a predictive to a more agile approach. The project manager leading the change management process identified some knowledge gaps among key team members, which could prevent the transformation from happening as planned.
What should the project manager do?
Answers:
a. Provide mentoring for the key team members on agile practices and support the team with training and encouragement.
b. Create an agile conduct guideline and ensure that all team members follow the rules stated in the document.
c. Replace the key team members with new resources who are already aware of the agile mindset.
d. Provide directions to the team members on how to accelerate the company's transformation, bringing the project back on track.

Daily Question #2124
What should be the primary focus when selecting a communication strategy?
Answers:
a. The primary focus should be on satisfying the most important information needs of stakeholders so that effective decisions are made and organizational objectives are met.
b. The primary focus should be on communicating as frequently as possible with all stakeholders.
c. The primary focus should be on communicating only the essential information to senior and executive level stakeholders.
d. None of the answer choices.

Daily Question #2882
A project team with members from many different countries is struggling to cooperate. The project manager accepted these difficulties during the storming phase of team development, but the team has not moved to the next phase. The project is beginning to fall behind schedule.
What can the project manager do to move the team to the norming phase?
Answers:
a. Plan social activities to help foster stronger interpersonal relationships and identify shared goals.
b. Speak with the project sponsor about changing the team composition.
c. Figure out who is behind the issues and apply progressive disciplinary techniques.
d. Show the team the schedule impact of their communication issues and encourage them to put their differences aside.

Daily Question #4944
During project planning, a development team is assigned an agreed-upon work package to determine the appropriate pattern for integrating a new service with a legacy system. The lead developer has requested a meeting with the project manager and is looking for direction as to which technology to select.
How should the project manager help guide the lead developer?
Answers:
a. Advise the lead developer and team to consult with the project architect and for their development team leader.
b. Reassign this work package to another area given the lead developer's concerns.
c. Direct the lead developer to conduct a weighted evaluation of all products and solutions.
d. Listen to the concerns and suggest that the lead developer and the team be empowered to recommend the best approach.

Daily Question #3577
A technician is scheduled to install internet service at the homes of three remote call center agents who have different working schedules. Their functional managers arranged time off to allow time for installation and testing. The carrier sends an email to the project manager stating that one appointment is delayed for 2 days.
What does the project manager need to do now?

Daily Question #5244
A new sales software development project is underway. The customer is still finalizing the requirements for the system when a new CEO is introduced. The new CEO is expected to make changes to the organization, which most likely will impact development. However, the most important criterion for the project is that the software must provide correct sales results. No intermediate results are required.
Which project approach should the project manager take?

Daily Question #2743
A construction project to build a fish hatchery is in execution. The operations group notified the project manager about a concern that might turn into a potential issue; however, the concern could not be addressed.
In which project document should the project manager record the concern?