PMP · Question 80 · Task 10: Build shared understanding
During a project planning session, the development team and business analysts have significantly different interpretations of a key requirement, leading to confusion about project scope and deliverables. The disagreement is causing delays in planning and affecting team confidence. What should the project manager do FIRST?
During a project planning session, the development team and business analysts have significantly different interpretations of a key requirement, leading to confusion about project scope and deliverables. The disagreement is causing delays in planning and affecting team confidence. What should the project manager do FIRST?
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Make a decision about the requirement interpretation to keep the project planning moving forward
Facilitate a collaborative workshop with both groups to explore the root cause of the different interpretations and build consensus
Ask the business sponsor to provide definitive clarification on the requirement for both teams
Document both interpretations and proceed with parallel development approaches to cover both scenarios
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