A project manager has just been hired by a company without a project management governance structure.
During the kick-off meeting, a key stakeholder emphasizes the
importance of the project meeting the company's strategy, investment, and compliance requirements.
What should the project manager do?
A critical project milestone was missed because one of the team members did not complete their tasks on time.
This resulted in a heated discussion during a demonstration for the end users.
What should the project manager do next?
A few developers have identified a list of impediments at the daily standup and are asking for the project lead's assistance in prioritizing them. There are a few complex backlog items, and a new junior tester has identified a few compliance defects. The product owner and a couple of developers will be leaving the project team, and the contract with the test and production support partner will not be renewed.
Which issue should the project lead focus on first?
In the daily check-in meeting, a team member informs the project team that the licenses for one of the components that will be used will expire in a couple of months. The licensing cost is significant.
What should the project manager do next?
During project initiation meetings, the project manager of a 9-month project states that a specific task would be out of schedule. At the project kick-off meeting, a key project stakeholder strongly objects, stating that this task is the key value of the project and should be completed on time.
What should the project manager do to reduce the chances of having a strong rejection from stakeholders during the project initiation stage?
