You are in the executing phase of a hybrid project. For several weeks during the project, one of the team members just informed you he needs to be out on emergency for the next 2 weeks. What should the manager do first in this case?

Question

A. Update the issue log.

B. Ask the finance department for additional resources to make up for the stakeholder’s absence.

C. Prepare a meeting with the sponsor to assess the situation and determine solutions.

D. Ignore the risk and accept the impact it may have on project schedule

Anonymous · Answer

A. Update the issue log.

Because this is a known issue, updating the issue log first and foremost is the best first action. Other actions cannot be taken until this issue is captured in the issue log and communicated to stakeholders. (NOTE: never go to sponsors for solutions/help)

You are in the executing phase of a hybrid project. For several weeks during the project, one of the team members just informed you he needs to be out on emergency for the next 2 weeks. What should the manager do first in this case?

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