You are leading a project to implement a new IT system. Midway through the project, a key stakeholder raises a significant concern about the system's user interface, which was signed off months ago. This change could cause a major delay and budget increase. What is the most effective first step to take?
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A
Acknowledge the stakeholder's concern, arrange a meeting to fully understand the issue, and then evaluate the impact of the proposed change against the project's objectives, budget, and timeline.
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B
Immediately implement the change to keep the key stakeholder happy and avoid future complaints.
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C
Inform the stakeholder that the design was already approved and it is too late to make any changes.
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D
Delegate the issue to a junior team member to investigate while you continue with the original plan.