Case Study: You are the project manager of a software development project that has been ongoing for the past 6 months. The project team consists of 10 members, including developers, designers, and testers. The project is behind schedule, and there are concerns about budget overrun. Moreover, there have been conflicts among team members, and several project risks have been identified.

a) What are the critical decisions you need to make to get the project back on track and mitigate the project risks?

b) What measures will you take to manage the project budget and avoid any further overruns?

c) How will you resolve conflicts within the team and ensure that everyone is working collaboratively towards achieving project goals?

d) Provide a detailed plan outlining the steps you will take to ensure that the project is completed successfully, within the given timeline and budget, and with minimal conflicts and risks.

e) What tools and techniques will you use to monitor the progress of the project and ensure that it stays on track? How will you communicate the progress and any issues to stakeholders?