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CAPM Practice: Demonstrate an understanding of project roles and responsibilities

Question 81 of 94 in Demonstrate an understanding of project roles and responsibilities

Zuri Reddy, a project manager at Gridstone AI, notices that a team member is frustrated because their ideas are not being heard in meetings. Zuri schedules a one-on-one meeting to understand the team member's concerns and helps them prepare to present their ideas more effectively. Which project manager role is Zuri demonstrating?

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Correct answer: Coach

Explanation

Zuri is acting as a coach by helping the team member develop their skills and confidence to present ideas effectively. Coaching involves developing team members' capabilities and supporting their growth.

**Why not A:** An initiator proposes new projects or ideas. Zuri is not starting a new initiative — she is helping an existing team member develop their presentation skills and addressing their frustration, which is a coaching activity focused on individual growth.

**Why not B:** A negotiator works to reach agreements between parties with competing interests. Zuri is not negotiating terms or resolving competing demands — she is providing one-on-one developmental support to help a team member improve their ability to contribute effectively in meetings.

**Why not C:** A working member performs the actual technical work on the project. Zuri is not doing technical project work; she is investing time in developing a team member's skills and confidence, which is a coaching and mentoring activity.

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