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PMP People — Leading Projects Practice Question
Sequence the steps for managing stakeholder engagement.
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1. Identify Stakeholders, 2. Analyze Stakeholders, 3. Plan Stakeholder Engagement, 4. Engage Stakeholders, 5. Monitor Stakeholder Engagement
The correct sequence for managing stakeholder engagement begins with identifying all stakeholders, then analyzing their interests, influence, and expectations. Based on this analysis, you plan appropriate engagement strategies, implement those strategies to engage stakeholders, and continuously monitor the effectiveness of engagement to make adjustments. This order ensures that stakeholder management is systematic and aligned with project objectives.
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1. Identify Stakeholders, 2. Analyze Stakeholders, 3. Plan Stakeholder Engagement, 4. Engage Stakeholders, 5. Monitor Stakeholder Engagement
Why this is correct
This is the correct order because stakeholder management follows a logical sequence: first identify who the stakeholders are, then analyze their interests and influence, plan how to engage them, implement the engagement activities, and finally monitor the effectiveness of engagement and adjust as needed.
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1. Identify Stakeholders, 2. Plan Stakeholder Engagement, 3. Analyze Stakeholders, 4. Engage Stakeholders, 5. Monitor Stakeholder Engagement
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because analysis of stakeholders must occur before planning engagement; you need to understand stakeholders' interests and influence to create an effective plan.
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1. Identify Stakeholders, 2. Analyze Stakeholders, 3. Engage Stakeholders, 4. Plan Stakeholder Engagement, 5. Monitor Stakeholder Engagement
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because engagement should follow planning; without a plan, engagement activities may be uncoordinated and ineffective.
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1. Plan Stakeholder Engagement, 2. Identify Stakeholders, 3. Analyze Stakeholders, 4. Engage Stakeholders, 5. Monitor Stakeholder Engagement
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because you must first identify and analyze stakeholders before you can plan how to engage them. Planning comes after analysis.
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Introduction to the PMP Exam and Project Management Basics
Key term
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder engagement is the process of identifying people or groups who have an interest in a project and actively involving them through communication and collaboration to meet their needs and expectations.
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