A project manager is leading a project with several stakeholders in other functional areas of the company. One of these stakeholders has just been promoted to lead another functional area, and remains

The Project Management Plan is the overarching plan; while a change in a stakeholder might necessitate updates to components of it, the most direct and specific plan for communication *strategy* and engagement is the Stakeholder Engagement Plan.

The stakeholder engagement plan outlines the strategies for effectively engaging stakeholders based on their influence, interest, and impact. A change in a stakeholder's role (like a promotion) directly impacts their influence and communication needs, so updating this plan ensures appropriate ongoing engagement.

The stakeholder register records basic information about stakeholders, and while it should be updated with the new role, it does not describe *how* to engage with them effectively or manage proper communications.

The communications management plan defines *how*, *when*, *who*, and *what* information will be communicated; while it may need adjustments, the stakeholder engagement plan dictates the *strategy* for involving stakeholders and their communication needs, which then informs the communications management plan.