Work Strengths Test Question 69 – Challenging a misleading programme headline
Read the scenario and rate every action independently. More than one action can receive the same rating.
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Scenario
A senior stakeholder wants a board paper to say that a programme delivered on time. The launch date was met, but several planned features were removed and will require further funding. The stakeholder argues that the scope change is explained in an appendix and that a positive headline will maintain confidence. You are responsible for the performance section and believe the wording would affect future decisions about value and completion.
Rate the actions
For each action, choose Counterproductive, Ineffective, Fairly Effective or Effective.
Action A
Use the requested headline because the appendix contains the full scope information for board members who need it.
Rate this action:
CounterproductiveIneffectiveFairly EffectiveEffective
Action B
Explain why the headline could mislead, propose wording that states the date and reduced scope, and show the implications for future decisions.
Rate this action:
CounterproductiveIneffectiveFairly EffectiveEffective
Action C
Draft accurate alternative wording and seek the programme sponsor's support before returning to the stakeholder.
Rate this action:
CounterproductiveIneffectiveFairly EffectiveEffective
Action D
Refuse to write the performance section and ask the governance team to decide what the paper should say.
Rate this action:
CounterproductiveIneffectiveFairly EffectiveEffective
Click to reveal the answer
- Action A: Counterproductive
- Action B: Effective
- Action C: Fairly Effective
- Action D: Ineffective
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