How to Decide Between People vs Process on PMP Questions
If you know PMP processes but still lose marks, you’re likely answering a people problem with a process solution. The PMP exam isn’t testing memory. It’s testing what to do first. Before looking at the answers, ask yourself: - What is breaking first - alignment or execution? - If the situation points to conflict, resistance, missing buy-in, unclear expectations, or poor communication, then alignment is the blocker. PMI expects you to address people first, not jump to tools, documents, or templates. - If people are aligned and the issue is about missing plans, uncontrolled change, unmanaged risk, or unclear baselines, then execution is the blocker, and that’s when PMI expects you to apply the process. - The key is decision order. Fix alignment before execution. Watch the video to see how this simple filter works on real PMP-style questions and helps you eliminate wrong answers faster.