PMP Practice Question: Process — Hybrid, Medium
You are leading a hybrid project where marketing campaigns follow a waterfall approach with fixed launch dates, while the supporting digital platform is developed using Kanban. The platform team has adopted a continuous flow model and deploys features as they're completed. The marketing director is frustrated because features are being released without coordination with campaign timelines, resulting in promotional materials that don't match current functionality. The platform team argues that continuous delivery provides faster value. What is the best way to resolve this conflict?
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