Which actions should a project manager follow to manage stakeholders?

The correct answer is A. Identify the key stakeholders and keep them informed at all times. The most critical stakeholder management actions a project manager must take are identifying the key stakeholders and ensuring they are consistently kept informed throughout the project lifecycle. This establishes the foundation for trust, buy-in, and effective decision-making…

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Question

Which actions should a project manager follow to manage stakeholders?

Options

AIdentify the key stakeholders and keep them informed at all times.
BIdentify the stakeholders, planning, managing and monitoring their engagement
CMeet and keep informed any people related to the project at all times
DIdentify the stakeholders and monitor their level of satisfaction

How the community answered

(31 responses)

A
87% (27)
B
3% (1)
C
3% (1)
D
6% (2)

Explanation

The most critical stakeholder management actions a project manager must take are identifying the key stakeholders and ensuring they are consistently kept informed throughout the project lifecycle. This establishes the foundation for trust, buy-in, and effective decision-making. While option B describes the full PMBOK stakeholder management process (Identify, Plan, Manage, Monitor), the question asks what a PM 'should follow,' and the exam answer emphasizes the two most essential, actionable behaviors: identification and ongoing communication. Option C is too broad (not all people related to a project need constant updates), and option D omits proactive communication.

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#stakeholder management#stakeholder identification#communication management#stakeholder engagement

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