A project manager is overseeing the development of a software application for a client. Midway through the project, they notice that the current features being developed do not fully align with the client's initial requirements. What should the project manager do to address this discrepancy?
Update the project plan to include the missing features and adjust the schedule.
Perform a feature/functionality gap analysis to identify and prioritize the missing features.
Inform the client that the missing features are out of scope and cannot be added.
Wait until the testing phase to address any discrepancies in features.
The project manager should perform a feature/functionality gap analysis to identify and evaluate the differences between the current project deliverables and the client's requirements. This helps to systematically pinpoint missing features, assess their impact, and prioritize them for action. Updating the project plan without this analysis may lead to overlooked issues or improper prioritization. Simply informing the client that the missing features are out of scope ignores potential misalignments in understanding and could harm the client relationship. Waiting until the testing phase delays addressing the issue, potentially increasing costs and causing project delays due to rework.
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