A project to build a manufacturing complex will proceed in three phases: engineering, procurement, and construction. The procurement phase is in initiation. The sponsor wants to follow the planned phases but also accommodate new data, customer input, and changes as the project progresses. How should the project manager approach this project?

The project involves distinct phases (engineering, procurement, construction) which suggests a predictive element, but also requires accommodating new data, customer input, and changes, indicating a need for adaptability. A hybrid model effectively combines predictive elements for well-defined phases with adaptive approaches for areas requiring flexibility and continuous feedback. Implementing an adaptive (agile) approach alone might be challenging for the entire manufacturing complex, which typically has significant upfront planning. Evaluating and choosing a phased approach is already implied by the project description; the question is how to manage within those phases. Applying a purely predictive approach would hinder the ability to accommodate new data and changes, directly contradicting the sponsor's requirement for flexibility.