Test your knowledge: Identifying tasks
1. As a project manager working on a new project, you need to identify potential tasks for the team. For this project, there are many roles that require specific expertise and many distinct tasks. Additionally, some team members will have similar tasks. You’d like to have the team generate a full list of detailed tasks and get agreement on the tasks and owners. What interaction should you have?
- Group brainstorm with the team
- One-on-one conversations with team members
- Discussion with experts not on the team
- Leadership check-in with key stakeholders
2. As a project manager working on a new project, you need to select a graphic designer on your team to work on a marketing campaign. You’re unsure of each designer’s background and skill set. Which type of interaction would be best to learn more about each teammate's background and identify potential tasks?
- Group brainstorm with the team
- Meeting with key stakeholders
- One-on-one conversations with team members
- Consultation with experts not on the team
3. As a project manager working on a new project, you need to identify potential tasks for the team. For a deliverable, you need to create marketing materials, but your team’s primary expertise is product development. Which type of interaction would be best to identify marketing-related tasks?
- Meeting with key stakeholders
- Consultation with experts not on the team
- One-on-one conversations with team members
- Group brainstorm with the team
4. As a project manager working on a new project, you need to identify potential tasks for the team. For this project, you plan to get input from the team’s leadership about tasks. Which type of interaction would be best to identify tasks?
- Meeting with key stakeholders
- Consult with experts not on the team
- Group brainstorm with the team
- One-on-one conversations with team members
5. As a project manager, you’re going to meet with a stakeholder to discuss potential project tasks. What are two best practices to prepare for the meeting?
- Schedule a pre-call before the official meeting.
- Wait to gather task information so you can be more open minded during the meeting.
- Outline clear questions that still need answers.
- Gather as much task information as possible before the meeting.
