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A new project manager is working on a time-sensitive social media strategy for a software development company that is building a communications management plan for the stakeholders. This is the first

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Submitted by carlos_mx· Apr 18, 2026Process

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A new project manager is working on a time-sensitive social media strategy for a software development company that is building a communications management plan for the stakeholders. This is the first major project since the company shifted to working remotely on a full-time basis. After reviewing all previous company artifacts, the project manager finds a standard operating procedure (SOP) document outlining how all communication should take place. How should the project manager proceed?

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  • AAdhere to the SOP for the project, make a note of required changes, and escalate to the change
  • BUse the SOP as a base plan and make updates during the control and monitoring phase of the
  • CIgnore the SOP and write a separate communications management plan for this project.
  • DAssess the SOP for relevancy, make updates, and circulate to the stakeholders for comment

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#Communications Management Plan#Organizational Process Assets#Stakeholder Engagement#Project Planning
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