A functional organization is merging with an agile organization. Team members from both groups must brainstorm the merger's effects on critical compliance standards and prior regulations for a project. What should the project manager do to achieve this?

The best approach is to hold a joint meeting, determine an engagement method, and then brainstorm. This fosters immediate collaboration and ensures all perspectives are considered from the outset, which is crucial when merging different organizational cultures and compliance standards. Brainstorming together, after agreeing on how to interact, promotes a shared understanding and unified approach. Separate breakaway sessions or meetings for each organization could lead to siloed thinking, potential misunderstandings, and a lack of integrated solutions. Bringing in external experts without initial team involvement might overlook internal knowledge and hinder team ownership of the solutions.