A project manager is assigned to a major construction project important to the city and tied to a local official's election promise. A new sponsor now wants to add aspects the previous sponsor did not support. What should the project manager do next?

The project manager should first meet with the new sponsor to understand their perspective and the rationale behind the requested changes. This allows for a comprehensive review of the current scope in light of the new sponsor's vision. Rebaselining the project prematurely is not advisable without understanding the full impact of the changes. Briefing the team without first understanding the sponsor's priorities could lead to miscommunication or wasted effort. Informing the sponsor that changes will not be included is confrontational and dismissive, potentially damaging the relationship and the project's success. Open communication and understanding are crucial at this stage.