Engage in a discussion where you takes on a role within the project team (e.g., project manager, client representative, team member). Discuss the scenario, debate the pros and cons of introducing changes, and decide on the course of action. Document the reasons behind your decision. At the critical juncture of the project, where we've received news that a competing medical application will be released three months before our planned release, an important decision must be made about the direction of the project. This decision will greatly influence the success and competitiveness of the medical application in the market. 

Option 1: Accelerated Development Generally speaking, launching our app before the competition gives us a chance to capture a larger user base and gain loyal customers up front, but accelerating development can lead to compromises in quality, security, or usability. And speeding up development can strain resources and lead to potential burnout among team members. 

Option 2: Staying the Course By sticking to the original timeline, we can ensure that the app meets our quality standards and provides a positive user experience through thorough testing, but it may put us at a disadvantage because users may already be using the competitor's app. And stakeholders may question the team's ability to respond effectively to market changes.