You are managing a hybrid project where the design phase follows a predictive approach while development uses Scrum sprints. The design team has completed 70% of their work according to the project schedule, but stakeholders are now requesting significant design changes based on early market feedback. The development team is ready to start their first sprint but needs finalized designs. The project sponsor is concerned about timeline impacts. What should you do first?

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The correct answer is B. In a hybrid environment, the project manager must balance predictive and adaptive approaches. Assessing impact with stakeholders (option B) is the correct first step because it enables informed decision-making about how to integrate changes across both methodologies. This aligns with servant leadership and allows evaluation of value versus cost. Option A is a common distractor but premature—you need to assess impact before initiating formal change control. While change control is important in the predictive portion, understanding the full impact on the integrated project is essential first. Option C risks rework and technical debt, while option D dismisses potentially valuable stakeholder feedback without analysis.

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