PMP Practice Question: People — Hybrid, Hard
You are leading a regulatory compliance project using a hybrid approach where legal reviews follow predictive gates and process implementation uses iterative delivery. A new compliance regulation is announced mid-project that significantly impacts scope. The legal team insists on a complete requirements freeze and full impact analysis before proceeding (6-8 weeks), following their standard risk management protocol. The implementation team wants to continue iterating on unaffected areas and adapt as legal analysis progresses. The compliance deadline is regulatory-mandated and cannot move. Both teams believe their approach protects the organization, and tension is escalating. Several implementation team members have complained that legal is 'blocking progress,' while legal counsel has expressed concerns about 'reckless iteration' on compliance matters. What is your BEST course of action?
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