During initiation of a cross-functional product-development project, the project manager maps each stakeholder on an influence-impact grid and evaluates how team members' positions in the organization could affect key decisions. According to PMI best practices, what is the primary reason for performing this influence analysis at this stage?
To identify individuals who can drive project success and engage them effectively
To assign work packages strictly based on staff availability
To record stakeholders' personal hobbies for team-building activities
To determine the exact duration of each activity for the project schedule
Influence analysis helps the project manager pinpoint which stakeholders and team members can most strongly affect project outcomes-positively or negatively. By identifying these individuals early, the manager can tailor engagement, communication, and decision-making approaches to leverage supporters and mitigate blockers, thereby increasing the likelihood of project success. Determining schedule details, assigning tasks solely by availability, or recording personal hobbies do not address the strategic purpose of influence analysis and therefore are incorrect.
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