PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER People Practice Question
A Project Manager notices that a key team member has become isolated and is consistently missing deadlines, despite previously being a high performer. Following PRINCE2 7 people management principles, what is the best approach?
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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Have a private, supportive one-on-one conversation to explore challenges, offer support, and adjust workload if necessary.
PRINCE2 7 encourages empathetic leadership and individual support. A sudden drop in performance warrants a private, supportive discussion to uncover root causes (e.g., burnout, personal issues) and offer assistance.
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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Have a private, supportive one-on-one conversation to explore challenges, offer support, and adjust workload if necessary.
Why this is correct
A supportive one-on-one fosters psychological safety and enables targeted problem-solving.
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Publicly reprimand the team member during the next stand-up meeting to deter similar behavior.
Why it's wrong here
Public reprimands destroy trust, worsen morale, and violate professional leadership standards.
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Reassign all of the team member's responsibilities to junior staff without discussion.
Why it's wrong here
Reassignment without communication undermines the individual and fails to address the root cause.
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Issue a formal HR warning immediately without investigating underlying factors.
Why it's wrong here
Jumping straight to formal warnings lacks emotional intelligence and managerial support.
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