GCP Communication & Stakeholder Relations 5

Question 1

A project manager is preparing a presentation for the project steering committee. Which content approach is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Focus on decisions needed, key risks, and milestone status

Answer

Steering committees need decision-enabling information, not exhaustive detail — focus on what requires their attention.

Question 2

Which practice BEST supports transparent stakeholder communication throughout a GCP project?

Accepted Answer

Providing regular updates that include both achievements and challenges

Answer

Balanced updates that include both successes and issues build trust and set realistic expectations.

Question 3

A project team member sends an unprofessional message to a client stakeholder. The project manager should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Contact the client to apologize and address the situation privately with the team member

Answer

Addressing the client first repairs the relationship while a private conversation with the team member addresses behavior.

Question 4

What is the main risk of over-communicating to stakeholders?

Accepted Answer

Important messages get lost among excessive information

Answer

Excessive communication creates information overload, making it harder for stakeholders to identify and act on critical messages.

Question 5

A project manager identifies that a key stakeholder has low interest but high power. The BEST engagement strategy is:

Accepted Answer

Keep them satisfied with high-level updates and consult them on major decisions

Answer

High-power, low-interest stakeholders should be kept satisfied without overwhelming them with detail.

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