A project manager is leading a project that is at 90% completion. One of the key stakeholders requests a certification program to be included as part of the project. Another stakeholder disagrees and informs the project team that there should be no change to the project management plan since the project is nearing completion.
What should the project manager do?
When a change is requested, especially at a late stage in the project, the proper procedure is to raise a change request to the change control board (CCB). The CCB is responsible for evaluating the impact of the proposed change on the project's scope, schedule, cost, and other constraints. By informing the project sponsor, the project manager ensures that all key decision-makers are aware of the request and that the change is managed according to the project's governance structure. This systematic approach helps in making an informed and transparent decision about the change request.
Let the control board figure out the argument.
How come A? isnt that first it needs to discussed with the team members to get collaborative decision and then raise a change request? in this question D is more suitable
This ensures that the change is evaluated properly, taking into account its impact on scope, schedule, cost, and other project constraints. It also ensures that the decision to include or exclude the certification program is made transparently and with appropriate authority. Informing the project sponsor ensures that key decision-makers are aware of the request. This approach ensures that changes are managed systematically and in line with the project's governance structure.