A newly assigned project manager meets the team and learns that all management plans and project documents are missing. What should the project manager do?

The project manager is responsible for creating and maintaining project management plans and documents. Involving the project team in this process fosters ownership, leverages their expertise, and ensures the plans are realistic and executable. Sharing these documents with stakeholders ensures transparency, aligns expectations, and facilitates informed decision-making. Continuing with scheduled tasks without proper planning is risky and can lead to rework and missed objectives. Asking stakeholders to develop artifacts is inappropriate as it's a core responsibility of the project manager and team. While adapting past documents can be a starting point, a new project requires tailored plans developed collaboratively to address its unique scope and context.