Question

Midway through a predictive infrastructure project, a key stakeholder submits a formal change request to add a new reporting module. The project manager has documented the request. Several team members are eager to start building the module immediately because they believe it adds obvious value. What should the project manager do next?

Accepted Answer

Assess the impact of the change on scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk, then route it through the change control board for a decision

Answer

Direct the team to begin development immediately since the change clearly adds business value

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Reject the request because the change was not part of the approved baseline

Answer

Add the module to the backlog and let the team decide during the next planning session