A project stakeholder left and was replaced by a family member of a team member who does not attend meetings but asks that team member for project updates. What should the project manager do?

The project manager should request a meeting with the new stakeholder to formally introduce themselves, understand the stakeholder's expectations and communication preferences, and explain the established project communication plan. This proactive approach helps integrate the new stakeholder effectively and ensures they receive accurate, timely information through appropriate channels. Sending status reports without prior engagement might not address underlying communication issues or clarify expectations. Escalating to the sponsor is premature; the project manager should first attempt to resolve the communication directly. Preparing a revised status report format is not the immediate solution; the project manager needs to understand the new stakeholder's needs before making such changes.