One of the key stakeholders on the project team reaches out with an additional requirement that may impact the overall schedule. A discussion with another stakeholder suggests that this might just be a small task.
What should the project manager do?
One of the key stakeholders on the project team reaches out with an additional requirement that may impact the overall schedule. A discussion with another stakeholder suggests that this might just be a small task.
What should the project manager do?
When faced with an additional requirement that may impact the project's overall schedule, the project manager should first request further clarification of the requirement. This is essential to understand the scope and potential impact of the new requirement on the project’s objectives and schedule. Gathering detailed information will allow the project manager to make an informed decision and perform any necessary impact analysis before proceeding with any other steps or actions.
Before making any decisions that could impact the project, it’s important to fully understand the new requirement. This includes its scope, its impact on the project’s objectives, and why it’s being requested. Once the project manager has this information, they can assess the situation accurately and make an informed decision.
"may impact the schedule" .. so need more clarification and analysis
Analysis first
Any change must go through an impact analysis