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Scenario:
You are the project manager for a software development project. During a recent stakeholder meeting, a key client representative requests the addition of a new feature to the project scope: real-time user analytics dashboards. This feature was not originally included in the project scope statement and would require significant additional development time and resources.
Question:
Which of the following actions should you take FIRST to address this scope change request, considering the potential impact on project timelines, budget, and stakeholder expectations?