Project Management Professional (PMP)® Examination Content OutlinePeopleEasy
A project manager is leading a project nearing its critical delivery deadline. The team has been working long hours, and stress levels are high. The project manager notices a significant drop in team morale and productivity. To address this situation and re-energize the team, which action should the project manager take?
- ARemind the team of the consequences of not meeting the deadline to increase motivation.
- BOrganize a team-building event focused on relaxation and acknowledging their hard work.
- CAssign more challenging tasks to high-performing team members to keep them engaged.
- DImplement stricter monitoring of individual tasks to ensure everyone is meeting their commitments.
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Correct answer: B. Organize a team-building event focused on relaxation and acknowledging their hard work.
Organizing a team-building event focused on relaxation and acknowledgment is a proactive way to boost morale, reduce stress, and re-energize a fatigued team, directly supporting team performance.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Reminding of negative consequences can increase anxiety and decrease motivation, leading to burnout.
- C. Assigning more challenging tasks during high stress can lead to further burnout and resentment, not re-energizing the team.
- D. Stricter monitoring can increase stress and decrease trust, further lowering morale.
Support Team Performance
Actions taken by the project manager to foster a positive team environment, boost morale, and enable team members to perform at their best.
- Involves recognizing efforts and successes.
- Addresses issues like burnout and low morale.
- Aims to create a supportive and motivating workplace.
Memory trick: Celebrate effort, alleviate stress, and watch spirits rise.