Roles and Responsibilities

Correct Answer: Work out a reassignment plan with the team and stakeholders, adjust the project schedule, and fill the gap left by the team member's departure

The best course of action when an experienced team member is assigned a different high-priority project is to work on a reassignment plan with the team and stakeholders, adjust the project schedule, and compensate for the gap left by the team member's departure. This answer is the most logical and professional reaction to the situation as described, as it allows for the project to continue while taking into account the circumstances and planning accordingly. The other options given are unprofessional or ineffective: blaming management for their decision to move the employee does not contribute to solving the problem at hand; forcing the team member to leave the meeting instantly is unprofessional and does not correspond to good management practices; and letting the team member's tasks pile up until a new replacement comes is also unproductive, as it makes the situation more difficult and potentially jeopardizes the success of the project.

Correct Answer: Use procurement management to obtain the required services externally

The most efficient solution according to the PMBOK Guide Seventh Edition is to use procurement management to obtain the required services externally. When the current team lacks the highly specialized skills required for a project, it is best to seek those skills externally through procurement. This allows the project to proceed without delays while ensuring the necessary expertise is available. Complaining to senior management about the lack of skills in the team is not a productive solution and does not address the immediate need for specialized skills. Postponing the project until the team is trained with the required skills can lead to significant delays and may not be feasible if the skills are highly specialized and require extensive training. Initiating another project to address the skills shortage is not an efficient solution, as it diverts resources away from the current project and does not directly address the immediate need for specialized skills.

Correct Answer: Create a RACI chart to clearly map out roles and responsibilities within the project

Creating a RACI chart is the best solution in this scenario. A RACI chart clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of each team member in a project, specifying who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed for each task or deliverable. By creating a RACI chart in collaboration with the partner team, the project manager can ensure that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities, reducing confusion and mishaps. This promotes better communication, collaboration, and accountability between the two teams. Telling the team to manage it themselves is not an effective solution, as it does not address the root cause of the problem - unclear roles and responsibilities. This approach may lead to further confusion and delays in the project. Requesting a new partner team is an extreme measure and should only be considered if all other attempts to clarify roles and improve collaboration have failed. It is not an immediate solution and may cause additional delays and disruptions to the project. Avoiding the partner team and working independently goes against the principles of collaboration and teamwork. It does not resolve the issue of unclear roles and responsibilities and may lead to duplication of efforts, miscommunication, and a suboptimal outcome for the project.