"I have never experienced this, but I'm sure I'll be empowered enough to take over. My first step will be to review the business case and scope of work. Next, I will connect with the project sponsors and get as much information about the project's progress. I need to understand the contract, billables, and the client's goals. Next, I will review the project tracker, if any, and any other documentation to understand the targets, deadlines, and manage the team moving forward. Then, I will meet with the internal project team for introductions and clearly assert myself as the main point of contact for the project. Lastly, I would meet with the client not only to introduce myself but to also assure them that the project is in good hands. In about two weeks, I would be pretty confident about being the project lead."
