A feasibility study using desktop research shows the project is behind schedule, and the team worries scope changes will affect the timeline. What should the project manager do to keep the project on schedule while still meeting objectives?

The project manager should collaborate with the Change Control Board (CCB) to review the scope and submit any necessary change requests. This option adheres to proper change management processes, ensuring that any scope adjustments are formally reviewed, approved, and documented. The CCB provides a structured approach to evaluating the impact of changes on project objectives, schedule, and budget, maintaining control and transparency. Submitting change requests to the CCB and updating the schedule is incomplete; collaboration with the CCB to review the scope is a crucial preceding step. Adjusting the scope and adding resources unilaterally bypasses the formal change control process, which can lead to uncontrolled scope creep and unauthorized resource allocation. Revising the scope and proceeding to the next milestone without CCB approval is also a violation of established change management protocols, potentially jeopardizing project success and stakeholder alignment.