An organization experienced only with predictive projects is about to start a complex research project and the project manager recommends a hybrid approach. How should the project manager introduce the hybrid approach to the organization?

The correct answer is to demonstrate the benefits of a hybrid approach to key stakeholders to secure their support. For a new approach, especially in an organization accustomed to predictive methods, gaining stakeholder buy-in is crucial for successful adoption and project success. Demonstrating the value proposition helps overcome resistance and builds confidence. Notifying the project team is premature without stakeholder approval and doesn't address organizational change. Sending a request to the PMO is a good step, but it's more effective after initial stakeholder alignment. Creating a project change request is also a later step; the initial focus should be on building understanding and support for the new methodology itself.