Q: Suppose that unless a teammate receives additional resources, they are going to complete an activity past a deadline. You know that the stakeholders are reluctant to provide additional resources. Which interpersonal skill can you use to strike a middle ground between both the teammate’s and stakeholders’ needs?
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Q: Assume that a colleague will finish an assignment beyond the deadline if they don’t acquire more resources. You are aware of the stakeholders’ reluctance to provide more funds. Which interpersonal technique can you use to find a compromise that meets the demands of stakeholders and your team members?
- Positive attitude
- Conflict mediation
- Understanding motivations
- Negotiation
Explanation: The project manager would have been able to better predict and minimize the effect of national holidays and team member vacations on the delivery date of the project if they had integrated resource calendar management into the planning process. This preventative strategy contributes to the maintenance of flexibility and resilience in the face of limited resource availability.
