Questioning Project Requests Part 1

Goal: find solutions to project problems

Steps: 

• clarify & confirm project requests

• question or disagree with demands

• offer options or ideas to find solutions

• get agreement on project needs

Key Terms

• How will we… ? / How do you…? / Are you saying…? / Have you thought about…? / Just a minute 

Model Dialogue Preview & Practice

a project manager and engineer discuss issues with a database security project budget and schedule. Fill in the dialogue blanks then practice the conversation with your coach.

Discussion Problems 1 & 2

Situation 1: You’re building a parking garage and need to talk to the project manager about the budget and timelines.

Situation 2: Your factory needs a packaging system for its products.