Explanation
This question is about managing a project with frequent scope changes and new knowledge, which suggests that the project is following an adaptive or agile approach. In such a situation, the project manager should use agile practices and tools to ensure that the project outcomes are aligned with the business goals and the stakeholder expectations. One of these practices is to create a prioritized backlog, which is a list of features or requirements that are ranked according to their value and urgency. The backlog helps the team to focus on the most important and relevant work items and to deliver them in short iterations. Another practice is to define iteration review sessions with stakeholders, which are meetings that occur at the end of each iteration to demonstrate the completed deliverables, collect feedback, and validate the value and quality of the work. The iteration review sessions help the team to communicate with the stakeholders, incorporate their input, and ensure their satisfaction. These practices can prevent the situation from happening in the future, as they can enhance the transparency, collaboration, and alignment of the project. The other options are not as suitable for managing a project with frequent scope changes and new knowledge, as they are more aligned with a traditional or predictive approach. Creating a detailed WBS and milestone schedule may not be realistic or feasible, as the scope may change or be unclear at the beginning of the project. Scheduling a kick-off meeting for every project phase may not be necessary or effective, as the project may not have distinct phases or the project management plan may change frequently. Scheduling a daily meeting to review team performance and impediments may not be sufficient or relevant, as it does not involve the stakeholders or address the business goals. References:
PMI, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) - Sixth Edition, Project Management Institute Inc., 2017, pp. 28-29, 35-36, 54-55, 170-171, 176-177, 487.
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A Guide to Hybrid Project Management: Blending Agile and Traditional PM, Float, 2023, pp. 3-4, 7-8.