A project manager just started managing agile projects. The project manager realizes that due to the lack of a clear definition of project objectives and definition of done (DoD), their colleague's projects have had many difficulties. Sponsors keep asking for more features and the projects have yet to be completed. What should the project manager do to avoid these issues?

While involving the product owner is important, simply looking for options does not address the root cause of the issues. The project manager needs to proactively establish clear objectives and a DoD rather than relying on others to find solutions to a problem that stems from a lack of clarity.

Incorporating quality experts may improve the testing process, but it does not resolve the underlying issue of unclear project objectives and DoD. Focusing solely on quality assurance does not address the alignment of project goals and stakeholder expectations, which are crucial for successful project completion.

While detailing every task is important, this approach may lead to an overwhelming plan without clear objectives. The emphasis should be on defining project goals and DoD first, which will naturally guide the identification of necessary tasks, rather than retrofitting tasks into a vague plan.