You are the project manager for an event planning company that has been contracted to organize an international conference for a client in the tech industry. The scope of the project includes arranging the venue, organizing travel and accommodation for international guests, coordinating speakers, and managing the event$$s promotional activities. The budget provided by the client is $$500,000,$ and the event should be ready to kick off in six months.

Due to the pandemic, international travel has become uncertain. You$$ve identified this as a significant project risk that could impact the overall success of the event. Meanwhile, your client insists that a virtual conference would not provide the same networking opportunities and requests you to proceed with the plan.

Midway through the project, it becomes apparent that due to the increasing number of COVID$-19$ cases, international travel restrictions are being imposed again. Now, the uncertainty has turned into a reality, and the project faces a considerable challenge.

Questions:

Given the constraints of the project, how would you adjust your management approach in response to this alteration?

What would be your next steps in discussing this issue with your client?

How would you reassess the project risks given this change?

How might this scenario impact the other project constraints such as scope, cost, schedule, quality, and resources?

What alternative solutions can you propose to the client to ensure project success in the current situation?