ExpertPMP · Question 85 · Task 1: Execute project with the urgency required to deliver business value
A software development project has an opportunity to deliver a minimum viable product (MVP) six weeks ahead of schedule, which could provide significant competitive advantage and early revenue generation. However, this would require descoping some planned features that stakeholders consider important. What should the project manager do FIRST?
A software development project has an opportunity to deliver a minimum viable product (MVP) six weeks ahead of schedule, which could provide significant competitive advantage and early revenue generation. However, this would require descoping some planned features that stakeholders consider important. What should the project manager do FIRST?
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Proceed with the MVP delivery since early market entry and revenue generation provide clear competitive advantage
Conduct a comprehensive business value analysis of early delivery versus the value of the descoped features with key stakeholders
Maintain the original scope and schedule to ensure all planned features are delivered as committed to stakeholders
Ask the development team to work additional hours to deliver all features on the accelerated timeline
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