PFMP practice question 17 of 35

A big strategic change occurred at the organization level and has impacted multiple portfolios in the organization including yours. The sponsor has asked you to analyze the change and update the needed documents. You managed this change and are currently updating the Portfolio Management Plan. Which of the following are part of this update

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Answer options
A: Portfolio Organizational Structure
B: Communication and Performance Management
C: Stakeholder Engagement
D: All of the options Correct answer
Correct Answer:
D. All of the options
Explanation

A significant strategic change at the organizational level has a cascading effect on a portfolio. The Portfolio Management Plan, being the master document for managing the portfolio, must be updated comprehensively. This includes revising the Portfolio Organizational Structure to align with new strategic goals, updating the Communication and Performance Management plans to reflect new objectives and reporting requirements, and modifying the Stakeholder Engagement plan as the interests, influence, and composition of the stakeholder community may have changed. Therefore, all listed components of the plan would require review and potential updates.

Why Incorrect

A. This is only one part of the necessary updates; focusing solely on the organizational structure would be insufficient to manage the overall impact of the strategic change.
B. This is also an incomplete answer. While communication and performance are critical, other areas like structure and stakeholder engagement are also directly impacted.
C. This is an incomplete answer. Stakeholder engagement is crucial, but it is just one of several key areas within the portfolio management plan affected by a strategic shift.

References

1. Project Management Institute. (2018). The Standard for Portfolio Management (4th ed.). Section 5.2.3.1, Portfolio Management Plan. The plan is described as a collection of subsidiary plans (e.g., communication, performance, stakeholder engagement) that are integrated to manage the portfolio.

2. Project Management Institute. (2018). The Standard for Portfolio Management (4th ed.). Section 5.3.3, Monitor and Control Portfolio Performance. This section details how changes, including strategic ones, trigger updates to the portfolio management plan.

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