During the implementation phase of a construction project, the customer asked a key subcontractor to deliver a work package ahead of time. The subcontractor was not prepared for it and asked the project manager for additional budget.
What should the project manager do first?

An organization is initiating a project that will be using new technology. The complexity of the project requires excellent technical skills. After reviewing the proposed project management plan, the project sponsor asks for options to reduce the labor cost without introducing risk to the project delivery.
What should the project manager do first?

A project manager works for a large manufacturing company with diversified domains. The project team often participates in change requests. Recently, the change control board (CCB) deferred some requests and the project manager wants to communicate these requests to the stakeholders.
What document should the project manager use to communicate these requests?

As part of the strategic plan, a company decides to implement a new software platform to manage a centralized document repository. Some requirements are clear and some need more detail.
What should the project manager do first to decide how to manage this project?

A company has appointed a supplier to deliver software and has assigned an internal project manager. The supplier states that no technical development or testing is required from the customer. The project manager would like to confirm this with all of the stakeholders.
What should the internal project manager do first?