PMP Practice Question: People — Predictive, Medium
You are managing a large infrastructure project using a predictive approach with a team of 45 members across three locations. During the executing phase, you notice that two senior engineers from different locations are in constant disagreement about technical specifications, causing delays in deliverables. The project schedule shows this work is on the critical path. Both engineers are highly skilled and have worked on similar projects before. What should you do first to address this situation?
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