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A key business stakeholder sent emails to the developers with complaints based on the last few sprints. The developers forwarded the emails to the project manager but have not yet responded to the sta

The correct answer is D. Set up a team meeting to discuss a response.. When developers receive stakeholder complaints but haven't responded, the project manager should recommend a team meeting to discuss and formulate a unified response.

Submitted by chiamaka_o· Apr 18, 2026People

Question

A key business stakeholder sent emails to the developers with complaints based on the last few sprints. The developers forwarded the emails to the project manager but have not yet responded to the stakeholder. What should the project manager recommend to the developers?

Options

  • AAnalyze and perform a root cause analysis (RCA).
  • BAdd the situation to the issue log.
  • CForward the emails to the product owner.
  • DSet up a team meeting to discuss a response.

How the community answered

(14 responses)
  • A
    7% (1)
  • B
    7% (1)
  • D
    86% (12)

Why each option

When developers receive stakeholder complaints but haven't responded, the project manager should recommend a team meeting to discuss and formulate a unified response.

AAnalyze and perform a root cause analysis (RCA).

Performing a root cause analysis is a subsequent step for problem-solving, not the immediate action for crafting a stakeholder response.

BAdd the situation to the issue log.

Adding the situation to the issue log is part of issue tracking, but it doesn't address the immediate need to formulate a response to the stakeholder.

CForward the emails to the product owner.

While the product owner might be involved, simply forwarding the emails doesn't resolve the need for the team to respond to the stakeholder's complaints.

DSet up a team meeting to discuss a response.Correct

Before responding to a stakeholder, especially with complaints, it's crucial for the team to collectively understand the issue, discuss potential solutions, and agree on a consistent message. This ensures a professional and coordinated response that addresses the stakeholder's concerns effectively.

Concept tested: Stakeholder communication management

Topics

#Team Leadership#Stakeholder Communication#Conflict Resolution#Team Collaboration

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