A new relevant project stakeholder suggested a change to some of the project parameters midway through execution. What should the project manager do next?
A new relevant project stakeholder suggested a change to some of the project parameters midway through execution. What should the project manager do next?
When a new change request is proposed during project execution, the project manager should follow the established change management process. This involves evaluating the proposed change using integrated change control, which ensures all impacts on scope, schedule, cost, and quality are considered before any decision is taken. Discussing the change with the project sponsor is also crucial to align with project objectives and stakeholder expectations. Therefore, the correct course of action is to evaluate the proposed change with integrated change controls and discuss it with the project sponsor.
You always want to evaluate changes before making a decision or going to the CCB with such an idea.
D According to the PMBOK Guide, the project manager should follow the established change management process to evaluate the proposed change's impact on the project's scope, schedule, budget, quality, and other parameters.
D Accept the change and use contingency funds to implement this change with minimal schedule impacts