PMP Guide — Empowering Project Managers
Business EnvironmentHybridHardECO: Business Environment Task 1.1

A multinational pharmaceutical company is executing a hybrid project to develop and launch a new drug across multiple regions. The predictive track manages regulatory compliance activities, while agile teams handle market positioning and digital engagement strategies. Recent geopolitical tensions have resulted in new trade restrictions between two key markets, potentially blocking 35% of projected revenue. The steering committee is divided: some members want to pivot the agile workstreams to alternative markets immediately, while others insist on completing the current regulatory timeline before making strategic changes. What should the project manager do first?

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