PMP Practice: Root Cause Analysis of Vision Misunderstandings

Koa Nakamura-Kealoha is leading a project at Quantum Moose Digital to develop a medical device that requires FDA regulatory approval. The hardware components follow a sequential design-verification-validation lifecycle due to regulatory constraints, while the companion mobile app will be developed iteratively based on user feedback. During the kickoff meeting, the hardware engineers insist on detailed upfront documentation and frozen requirements, while the software developers want to work in two-week sprints with evolving user stories. The regulatory affairs team expresses concern that the app changes might trigger additional compliance reviews. Team members are frustrated and have started working in silos. The project sponsor has asked Koa to align everyone around a shared understanding of how the project will deliver value. What should Koa do to develop a common vision that addresses the root cause of the misunderstanding?