A stakeholder asks for a new feature that may delay the project. How would you respond?

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I would acknowledge the value and make the tradeoff clear. For example: I understand why this feature is important. Adding it now may affect design, testing, and the delivery date. We can compare three options: keep current scope, add the feature and adjust the timeline, or replace a lower-priority item. I would like us to decide which option best supports the project goal.