A project team is facing challenges understanding how to deliver a project's scope. A senior subject matter expert (SME) from the organization's global office is in town for 1 week. What should the…

While reviewing the scope statement is part of understanding, simply reviewing it *with the SME* doesn't directly address the *team's challenges* in comprehension; the PM needs to first understand how the SME can help *with the problem*.

The most effective first step is for the project manager to meet directly with the SME to specifically discuss the current challenges the team is facing regarding scope comprehension. This allows the PM to efficiently leverage the SME's expertise to diagnose the problem, gain targeted insights, and then determine the best way for the SME to assist the team, potentially through a mentoring session or direct clarification.

Organizing a mentoring session is a good follow-up action, but the PM should first meet with the SME to frame the specific challenges and brief the SME on the context before involving the entire team, ensuring the mentoring is focused and efficient.

Asking the SME to review the scope for alignment with the project charter is a different task (scope validation/governance) and doesn't directly address the team's *understanding* and delivery challenges for the existing scope.