Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1244

A project manager for a strategic initiative realizes a new stakeholder is interested in the project and wants to ensure the stakeholder is fully aware of the goals, objectives, benefits, and risks of the project.
What should the project manager do to enhance the success of the project?

Answer options

• A. Schedule a meeting with the new stakeholder.
• B. Share the project status reports with the new stakeholder.
• C. Update the stakeholder engagement plan.
• D. Add the new stakeholder to the communications management plan.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Scheduling a meeting with the new stakeholder (A) allows for direct communication and ensures they are fully informed about the project. Sharing status reports (B) does not provide the comprehensive understanding that a meeting would facilitate. Updating the stakeholder engagement plan (C) may be necessary later, but it doesn't directly address the immediate need for communication. Adding the new stakeholder to the communications management plan (D) is a step towards inclusion but does not assure their understanding of the project's details.