A project team is designing a solution for a complex project with unclear customer requirements, so daily meetings between the team and the customer were agreed. Several external contractors object, saying the meetings are a waste of time. What should the project manager do?

Involving the contractors as part of the project team is the best approach because it fosters collaboration and ensures everyone has a shared understanding of the evolving requirements. Daily meetings with the customer are crucial for complex projects with unclear requirements, as they facilitate rapid feedback and adaptation. Excluding contractors would create information silos and potential rework. Asking them to meet separately could lead to conflicting information or delays. Asking the customer to document requirements might be impractical given the "unclear" nature, and it would negate the benefits of agile, iterative refinement. Warning or penalizing contractors without addressing their concerns is counterproductive and damages team morale.