Assignment task:
A project is in the start-up phase of the project life cycle. The project team consists of 20 people from five different countries. The project team is scheduled to have quarterly face-to-face meetings. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, no face-to-face meetings can occur. The project manager is concerned that the team may not be able to fulfill their individual roles without face-to-face meetings. What should the project manager do in this situation?
• Utilize virtual teams for meetings and deliverables.
• Use the contingency reserve and subcontract the work.
• Ask for an extension of time on the project deliverables.
• Review the risk register for this unforeseen circumstance.