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Identify the resources a project manager can add to or change in a project when uncertainties come into play. Explain how being prepared can make these adaptations prevent further complications. What is a method for monitoring project uncertainties?

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Project managers can add more staff or personnel to manage project uncertainties, such as increase in workload due to change in scope, shortage of staff due to health or medical issues of team member, etc. A proactive risk management and ...

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