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 The project manager should hold a stakeholder meeting to align timelines and scope expectations. This is because the project manager needs to manage the stakeholder’s expectations and ensure that they understand the implications of their request. The project manager should explain the current project schedule, the assumptions and constraints that were considered, and the risks and opportunities that are involved. The project manager should also discuss the possible alternatives to meet the stakeholder’s request, such as crashing, fast-tracking, or scope reduction, and their pros and cons. The project manager should seek the stakeholder’s input and feedback, and try to reach a mutually agreeable solution that satisfies the project objectives and the stakeholder’s needs. The project manager should also update the project documents, such as the project management plan, the schedule baseline, and the scope baseline, to reflect the agreed changes, and communicate them to the relevant stakeholders.

The other options are not correct because they do not address the issue of stakeholder alignment and communication, which is essential for project success. Crashing the schedule to shorten the timeline while keeping the scope unchanged might be a possible option, but it would increase the project cost and risk, and might not be acceptable to the stakeholder. Updating the cost management plan to allocate more resources to the project to finish the scope earlier might be another option, but it would also increase the project cost and complexity, and might not be feasible or effective. Reducing the scope of the project by removing activities and shortening the timeline might be another option, but it would compromise the project value and quality, and might not meet the stakeholder’s requirements. References: PMBOK Guide, 6th edition, section 6.6, page 215, PMP Exam Prep, 10th edition, page 180

According to the PMP Exam Content Outline, one of the tasks for managing project work is to provide relevant stakeholders with project information and updates on cost, schedule, scope, and quality1. The business analyst is a relevant stakeholder who needs to learn about the financial and scheduling aspects of project management. Providing the business analyst with access to the financial and scheduling information is the best way to support their learning and involvement in the project. Assigning resources to coach the business analyst may not be feasible or necessary, as the business analyst may have their own methods and preferences for learning. Asking the business analyst to focus on their work allocation for the needs of the project may not address their learning objectives or expectations. Creating reports to inform the business analyst about the schedule and project cost may not be sufficient or timely, as the business analyst may need more detailed or updated information. References:

• 1: PMP Exam Content Outline, Domain III: Business Environment, Task 4: Manage project changes by following the change management plan in order to achieve project objectives.

 These two actions can help prevent the team from being unqualified, because they can enhance the skills and competencies of the team members who lack the technical skill needed to build the product. Encouraging working in pairs and knowledge sharing can foster collaboration and learning among the team members, and allow the team member who has the technical skill to transfer it to others through coaching, mentoring, or feedback. Facilitating a training event with an external trainer can provide a formal and structured way of teaching the team members the technical skill, and ensure that they have the necessary knowledge and practice to apply it to the project. These actions can also improve the team performance, morale, and confidence, and reduce the dependency on one team member. The other options are not effective actions to prevent the team from being unqualified, because they may not address the skill gap or the project requirements, or they may create more problems or risks. Excluding the activities from the roadmap may not be possible or desirable, and it may affect the scope, quality, or benefits of the project. Teaching the entire team the new skill may not be feasible or efficient, and it may overload the project manager or the team member who has the skill. Increasing the time estimates on the activities that require such abilities may not be realistic or accurate, and it may delay the project schedule or increase the project cost. References: Project Resource Management - PMBOK Guide, What Actions Can the Project Manager Take to Ensure Effective Teamwork?

According to the PMBOK Guide, the project manager should assess the required training per team member as part of the plan resource management process. This process involves identifying and documenting the project roles, responsibilities, skills, and competencies, as well as the training needs of the project team members. The project manager should also consider the project life cycle approach, whether it is predictive, adaptive, or hybrid, and the implications for the team’s knowledge and skills. The project manager should not coach, change, or deliver training to the team members without first assessing their training needs and gaps, as this may not be effective or efficient. References: PMBOK Guide, 7th edition, pages 307-308, 311-312.