Question

Midway through a software deployment project, a functional manager asks the project manager to personally write and test several database scripts because the assigned developer is behind schedule. The project manager has coding experience but is already fully occupied coordinating vendors, updating the schedule, and reporting to the sponsor. What is the BEST response for the project manager?

Accepted Answer

Work with the team to reallocate resources or adjust the plan so the technical work is completed by qualified team members while the PM continues managing the project

Answer

Take over the coding tasks personally since the project manager has the technical skills and the work must get done

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Refuse the request and escalate immediately to the sponsor for a decision on how to proceed

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Tell the functional manager that resourcing is entirely their responsibility and take no further action