Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1387

A primary stakeholder is unable to join the project status meetings consistently. The project manager has been communicating with this stakeholder informally and regularly to ensure that the stakeholder is up to date on the project. However, the project manager has recently resigned and will not be meeting with the new project manager prior to departure.
How should the project manager ensure that the new project manager continues to update this particular stakeholder?

Answer options

• A. Ensure that the project team has been provided guidance on the specific needs of this stakeholder
• B. Update the stakeholder engagement plan with the specific communication needs for the stakeholder
• C. Ensure that the project documents contain specific instructions regarding the stakeholder
• D. Update the communications management plan with specific information on stakeholder engagement

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because updating the stakeholder engagement plan ensures that the new project manager is aware of the communication preferences and needs of the stakeholder. Options A and C, while helpful, do not specifically address the need for updated communication strategies. Option D focuses on the overall communication management plan rather than the specific engagement requirements for this particular stakeholder.