A key stakeholder was engaged at the start of a complex agile project but became less involved as the sprint progressed due to other responsibilities. A few sprints later the stakeholder rejected a feature deliverable and the team is reworking it for the next sprint. What should the project manager have done to prevent this?
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Correct answer: Customized stakeholder communications based on the stakeholders' needs.
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The correct answer is "Customized stakeholder communications based on the stakeholders' needs." The project manager should have recognized the stakeholder's decreasing involvement and tailored communication to re-engage them effectively. This could involve shorter updates, highlighting key impacts, or finding alternative ways to solicit feedback. "Involve key stakeholders in decision making" is a good practice but doesn't directly address the cause of the disengagement. The stakeholder was initially involved but became less so. "Analyze changes in stakeholder attributes" is part of a good stakeholder management plan, but the action stemming from that analysis is the customized communication. "Document the project vision and objectives" is foundational but wouldn't prevent a stakeholder from disengaging or rejecting a deliverable if their involvement and communication needs aren't met throughout the project.
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