PMP · Question 09 · Task 9: Collaborate with stakeholders
A project manager is working on a digital transformation initiative that affects multiple business units. The marketing department is enthusiastic and pushing for advanced features, while the finance department is concerned about costs and prefers a minimal viable product approach. The IT department is worried about technical debt and wants to rebuild the entire system. What should the project manager do FIRST?
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Organize stakeholder alignment sessions to build shared understanding of project objectives and constraints
Create a detailed project charter that clearly defines scope and get all stakeholders to sign off
Escalate to the project sponsor to make the final decision on project scope and approach
Conduct a cost-benefit analysis to determine the most economically viable approach
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