To avoid the situation where a legal requirement is overlooked in a global project, the project manager should have identified the regulatory differences among the countries involved. This involves a thorough analysis of the legal and regulatory environment in each country to ensure that all requirements are addressed during the planning phase. By understanding these differences early on, the project manager can incorporate the necessary compliance measures into the project plan, avoiding potential legal issues and delays.
References: The importance of identifying regulatory differences in global projects is highlighted in the PMBOKGuide, which recommends a comprehensive approach to managing projects across different jurisdictions1. This is further supported by the PMI's Global Project Management Framework, which emphasizes the need for understanding the unique requirements on a country-by-country basis to achieve a high level of efficiency on global projects2. Additionally, the Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) materials advocate for the analysis and management of requirements, including legal and regulatory, throughout the project lifecycle34567.