During a discovery phase, a project manager coordinated a brainstorming event to determine the best strategy t...
During a discovery phase, a project manager coordinated a brainstorming event to determine the best strategy to meet the product release date. After the project overview, the subject matter expert (SME) remained quiet during the call. What should the project manager do next?
- ✓ Correct A.Pose direct questions to the participants based on their area of expertise to start engaging them in the conversation.
- B.Cancel the meeting if team members do not have the skills to suggest a strategy.
- C.Create a strategy based on the project manager's experience and get approval during the call.
- D.Review the roles and responsibilities during the call to determine who is accountable for the strategy.
Correct answer: A
Explanation
When an SME stays quiet in a brainstorming session, the project manager should ask direct questions related to each participant's area of expertise to draw them into the discussion. Cancelling the meeting (B) wastes the opportunity. Imposing the project manager's own strategy (C) ignores the experts. Reviewing roles and responsibilities (D) does not encourage contribution.
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