PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
A project manager needs to communicate the project's progress to stakeholders with high power and low interest. According to the power/interest grid, which communication approach is most appropriate?
⚠ Common exam trap
PK0-005 often tests the tendency to confuse 'Keep Satisfied' with 'Manage Closely' because both involve high-power stakeholders; the key differentiator is the level of interest, which dictates the frequency and depth of communication.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Keep satisfied with periodic high-level updates.
Stakeholders with high power and low interest fall into the 'Keep Satisfied' quadrant of the power/interest grid. They have the authority to influence the project but lack day-to-day interest, so they need periodic high-level updates that reassure them without overwhelming them with detail. This approach ensures their concerns are addressed while respecting their limited engagement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Manage closely with frequent detailed reports.
Why it's wrong here
High-power, low-interest stakeholders require keeping satisfied, not close management; managing closely suits high-power, high-interest parties who need frequent detailed engagement. The option is tempting because power alone suggests attention, but the low-interest axis dictates periodic, concise reporting instead.
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Keep informed with regular status reports.
Why it's wrong here
Keeping informed suits low-power, high-interest stakeholders who need updates but hold little influence. Here the stakeholder has high power, so regular status reports alone leave their concerns unaddressed. It is tempting because interest appears to drive communication, yet the power axis determines the required approach.
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Keep satisfied with periodic high-level updates.
Why this is correct
High-power, low-interest stakeholders require sufficient engagement to prevent them from becoming blockers, yet without overwhelming them with operational detail. Periodic high-level updates satisfy this by maintaining awareness and confidence while conserving their attention. This matches the power/interest grid's "keep satisfied" quadrant, which prioritises concise, strategic communication over frequent granular reporting.
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Monitor with minimal communication.
Why it's wrong here
Monitoring suits low-power, low-interest stakeholders; high power means these stakeholders can block or fund the project, so they cannot be ignored. It is tempting because their low interest suggests minimal effort, but the power axis requires keeping them satisfied with sufficient information.
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