PMP Practice: Root Cause Analysis of Vision Misunderstandings

Tomáš Kovář-Novotný is managing a predictive project to develop a new medical device for Idris Yılmaz-Demir. During the project kickoff meeting, the VP of Engineering insists the vision should emphasize "cutting-edge innovation and technical excellence," while the VP of Regulatory Affairs argues the vision must focus on "compliance, safety, and risk mitigation to ensure FDA approval." Both executives have formal authority over different project resources. The project charter states the primary business objective is to "bring a safe, compliant device to market within 18 months to capture competitive advantage." Team members are visibly confused about priorities and are asking Tomáš which executive's direction to follow. What should Tomáš do to establish a common vision?