PMI CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) Examination Content OutlinePredictive, Plan-Based MethodologiesHard
A project manager is finalizing the project management plan and needs to ensure that all internal and external stakeholders are actively involved throughout the project lifecycle. Which key output of the Plan Stakeholder Engagement process describes the strategies and actions required to promote productive involvement of stakeholders?
- AStakeholder Register
- BCommunications Management Plan
- CIssue Log
- DStakeholder Engagement Plan
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Correct answer: D. Stakeholder Engagement Plan
The Stakeholder Engagement Plan is a component of the project management plan that identifies the strategies and actions required to promote productive involvement of stakeholders in project decision making and execution. It's crucial for ensuring active and effective participation.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The Stakeholder Register is a list of identified stakeholders, their roles, interests, and influence, not a plan for engagement.
- B. The Communications Management Plan outlines how project information will be communicated, but not the broader strategies for engagement.
- C. The Issue Log is used to record and track project issues, not to plan stakeholder engagement.
Stakeholder Engagement Plan
A component of the project management plan that describes how stakeholders will be effectively involved in the project.
- Identifies strategies and actions for productive stakeholder involvement.
- Aims to manage expectations and foster support.
- Output of the Plan Stakeholder Engagement process.
Memory trick: Identify who, Plan how to engage, Manage engagement, Monitor it all.