A team has been working on a project for several months, but the completion date is unclear because the scope is changing frequently as new knowledge is gained. Some deliverables have already been completed, but when new stakeholders join the team, they complain that project outcomes are not meeting business goals.
How can the project manager prevent this situation from happening in the future?
To manage a project where the scope frequently changes due to new knowledge, a flexible and iterative approach is needed. Creating a prioritized backlog helps the team concentrate on the most important tasks first, while iteration review sessions with stakeholders ensure that everyone is aligned and any necessary changes are promptly addressed. This approach allows continuous feedback and adjustment, helping to meet business goals even as new stakeholders join and contribute new requirements. Aligning work iteratively with stakeholder expectations helps ensure the project delivers the desired outcomes.
Iteration is not mentioned, "deliveable completed" indiactes predictive project.
A. Create a prioritized backlog and define iteration review sessions with stakeholders
B. Create a detailed work breakdown structure (WBS) and milestone schedule approved by all stakeholders
predictive approach= WBS breakdown structure Changing scope = Agile = prioritize backlog = Answer A
The project manager should choose option A. Create a prioritized backlog and define iteration review sessions with stakeholders. In a project where the scope is frequently changing due to new knowledge, it’s important to have a flexible and iterative approach. Creating a prioritized backlog allows the team to focus on the most important tasks first. Regular iteration review sessions with stakeholders ensure that everyone is aligned on the project’s progress and any changes to the scope. This approach allows for continuous feedback and adjustment, which can help prevent misunderstandings and ensure that the project outcomes meet business goals. Remember, the goal of project management is to deliver value to the stakeholders, and this approach helps ensure that the project is always aligned with their needs and expectations. It’s not just about scheduling meetings or creating detailed plans, but about creating a flexible and responsive project management process.
A. Create a prioritized backlog and define iteration review sessions with stakeholders
And is A. The completion date is unclear and scope keeps changing so it means it’s an agile approach.
A- as you cannoyt change scope in predicted
Nothing in the question indicates that this is an agile project; rather, discussion of 'scope' and 'deliverables' lead one to believe this is a predictive project. IN that case, B - Create a detailed WBS and milestones - would be the most correct answer.
Scope can only change in an agile project