Which of the following statements is true about achieving a common understanding of the project purpose?

A) A common understanding means building a consensus and disagreement regarding a project's purpose is often fatal to project execution.
B) Developing a common understanding involves defining project success, determining potential barriers to success, establishing milestones, and identifying decision-makers.
C) The methods and processes employed to develop a common understanding depend on the duration of the project.
D) Irrespective of the complexity of the project, developing a common understanding usually involves informal discussions that last a few hours.
E) When developing a common understanding of the purpose of a project, participants are often instructed to refrain from expressing skepticism.

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Vansh Juneja · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Developing a common understanding involves defining project success, determining potential barriers to success, establishing milestones, and identifying decision-makers. This process helps to ensure that all stakeholders have a shared understanding of the project purpose and direction, which is essential for successful project execution. Options A, C, D, and E are incorrect because they are not true about achieving a common understanding of the project purpose.

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