The first step in assembling a project team is to:
A) talk to potential team members.
B) identify the required skills.
C) negotiate with the functional supervisor.
D) notify top management.

B) identify the required skills.

Explanation:

After the scope of a project has been clearly defined with the goal well understood, in assembling a project team there is a need to first identify the required skills for the project.

This is key and has to be done before talking to potential team members, negotiating with the functional supervisor and notifying top management.

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