The company requires everyone to take vacation before year-end, which may affect the project timeline. How should the project manager respond?

The project manager's role involves proactive problem-solving and collaboration. Agreeing on a vacation schedule with functional management and team members allows for a negotiated solution that balances company policy with project needs, minimizing negative impacts. Submitting a formal request to senior management to reverse a company-wide decision is unlikely to be effective and is an escalation without attempting a collaborative solution first. Adjusting the project timeline without negotiation is a passive approach that could lead to unnecessary delays or missed objectives. Discussing the plan and recording changes is a necessary step, but it's reactive; the project manager should first attempt to influence the outcome to protect the project.