You are managing a hybrid project where the development team works in two-week sprints while the infrastructure team follows a waterfall approach with phase gates. During sprint planning, the development team commits to features that require infrastructure changes, but the infrastructure team is still in the design phase and cannot commit to delivery dates. This misalignment has caused three consecutive sprints to end with incomplete work. Team morale is declining, and stakeholders are questioning the project's viability. What should you do first to address this systemic issue?

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The correct answer is A. The correct answer is A because in hybrid environments, the primary challenge is synchronizing different delivery cadences. Facilitating joint planning creates visibility, aligns commitments, and establishes a shared roadmap that respects both methodologies while addressing the root cause of misalignment (ECO People Task 1.1 - Manage conflict). Option C is the main distractor because while dependency boards help track issues, they don't solve the fundamental synchronization problem between different cadences—teams still can't commit without alignment. Simply adding lead time doesn't create the integration needed. Option B assumes changing methodologies is feasible and desirable, but infrastructure work often legitimately requires waterfall approaches due to compliance or technical constraints. Option D addresses a symptom (speed) rather than the cause (alignment) and may not be financially viable or solve coordination issues.

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