A manufacturing company is running a programme to implement a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The finance and operations departments have historically worked in silos and have different requirements. The programme manager needs to ensure the system meets both departments' needs. Which action best applies the principle of collaborating across boundaries?

Create a joint requirements-gathering team with representatives from finance and operations.

Proceed with the requirements from the department that has the most influence.

Use the IT department to mediate between finance and operations.

Ask finance to define the requirements first, then have operations review them.

An energy company is running a programme to transition to renewable sources. Government subsidies for solar energy are expected to change, but the details are uncertain. The programme manager needs to keep the programme viable. Which approach best applies the principle of dealing with ambiguity?

Wait until the subsidy changes are announced before starting any work.

Commit to a single large investment in solar now to lock in current subsidies.

Develop the programme in phases, with decision points aligned to when subsidy changes are likely to be announced.

Assume the subsidies will increase and plan accordingly.

Which strategy is most aligned with the MSP principle of 'dealing with ambiguity'?

Deferring all decisions to the programme board

Assuming the most likely scenario and planning only for that

Freezing all requirements until clarity is achieved

Using iterative planning and maintaining flexibility to adapt as circumstances change

A multinational corporation is running a programme to standardize its HR processes across regions. The regional HR teams have different practices and are resistant to change. The programme has a tight budget and cannot afford extensive travel for workshops. The programme manager needs to foster collaboration across boundaries. Which approach best balances collaboration with cost constraints?

Hold a single in-person workshop with representatives from each region.

Defer the standardization until the budget allows for in-person collaboration.

Ask the regional heads to align their practices independently.

Use virtual collaboration tools to hold regular cross-regional working sessions.

Which action demonstrates 'aligning with priorities' in a programme?

Avoiding any changes to the programme's objectives

Ensuring all projects have the same budget

Prioritizing projects based on the preferences of the programme manager

Regularly reviewing the programme's alignment with the organization's strategic goals

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A manufacturing company is running a programme to implement a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The finance and operations departments have historically worked in silos and have different requirements. The programme manager needs to ensure the system meets both departments' needs. Which action best applies the principle of collaborating across boundaries?
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22application · medium
An energy company is running a programme to transition to renewable sources. Government subsidies for solar energy are expected to change, but the details are uncertain. The programme manager needs to keep the programme viable. Which approach best applies the principle of dealing with ambiguity?
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Which strategy is most aligned with the MSP principle of 'dealing with ambiguity'?
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A multinational corporation is running a programme to standardize its HR processes across regions. The regional HR teams have different practices and are resistant to change. The programme has a tight budget and cannot afford extensive travel for workshops. The programme manager needs to foster collaboration across boundaries. Which approach best balances collaboration with cost constraints?
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