During a project kickoff for a cross-functional team, the project manager has each member complete a recognized personality indicator (such as DiSC or MBTI) and privately reviews the consolidated results. What is the principal reason the project manager performs this activity as part of promoting team performance under PMI's expectations?
To categorize team members into fixed roles based on their personality types
To understand the emotional needs and preferences of stakeholders and adapt leadership and communication approaches accordingly
To predict with certainty which personality types will cause conflicts on the project
To single out team members who should be removed from the project
PMI states that after assessing behavior through personality indicators, the project manager should analyze the results and adjust to the emotional needs of key project stakeholders. By understanding each person's preferences and triggers, the project manager can tailor communication, motivation, and conflict-resolution approaches so team members feel valued and supported, which strengthens overall performance. Categorizing people into rigid roles, removing team members, or presuming certain types will automatically create conflict is inconsistent with PMI's servant-leadership and inclusion principles.
Ask Bash
Bash is our AI bot, trained to help you pass your exam. AI Generated Content may display inaccurate information, always double-check anything important.
Why is understanding the emotional needs of stakeholders important in project management?
Open an interactive chat with Bash
What is a personality indicator, and how is it used in team management?
Open an interactive chat with Bash
How can adjusting communication styles improve team performance?
Open an interactive chat with Bash
Project Management Professional
People
Your Score:
Report Issue
Bash, the Crucial Exams Chat Bot
AI Bot
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Pass with Confidence.
Project Management Package
You have hit the limits of our free tier, become a Premium Member today for unlimited access.
Military, Healthcare worker, Gov. employee or Teacher? See if you qualify for a Community Discount.
Monthly
$9.99
$9.99/mo
Billed monthly, Cancel any time.
3 Month Pass
$19.99
$6.66/mo
One time purchase of $19.99, Does not auto-renew.
BEST DEAL
Lifetime Pass
$29.99
One time purchase, Good for life.
What You Get
All Project Management Package plans include the following perks and exams .