You are managing a digital transformation project using a hybrid approach. The planning team has completed traditional infrastructure work breakdown structures (WBS) while the software development team operates in two-week sprints. During sprint planning, the development team identifies dependencies on infrastructure components that are scheduled to be delivered in three months according to the WBS. The development team wants to begin user interface work now, but the infrastructure team insists on following the original schedule. What should you do first?

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The correct answer is A. Option A is correct because in a hybrid environment, integration between predictive and adaptive components requires collaborative planning to identify and resolve cross-team dependencies. Facilitating a joint session allows both teams to find the minimal infrastructure needed to unblock progress, which is a core principle of adaptive approaches (delivering value incrementally) while respecting predictive constraints. Option B is the main distractor because while it seems reasonable, it creates waste by forcing the development team to context-switch and potentially delays overall project value delivery. Simply waiting ignores the opportunity to optimize the hybrid approach through integration. This aligns with ECO Process Task 3 (manage communications and engage stakeholders) and supports adaptive planning principles.

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