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What would you do if you were appointed project manager for an already running project, which was performing badly because the requirements and scope had been poorly defined at the outset?

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This is a very tough situation for the newly appointed project manager because the project has already deviated from the desired scope and progress path. Hence, it is very important to take stock of the situation, identify the quantum of deviation from the desired path and revise the plan to accomodate changes in the originally understood scope.

The first step will be to sit with the project sponsors and ...

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