An incremental project with a colocated team uses a Kanban board to visualize WIP. A key external stakeholder demands that all activities stop until a status report is distributed. What should the project manager have done to avoid this?

Sending weekly status update reports to all stakeholders is the most effective way to prevent such a demand. Regular, proactive communication keeps stakeholders informed about project progress, risks, and accomplishments, reducing their need to intervene or demand immediate updates. This builds trust and manages expectations. Storing documentation in a shared folder is good for transparency but doesn't guarantee stakeholders will review it or understand the current status without a summary. Organizing monthly meetings might not be frequent enough for some stakeholders, leading to anxiety and ad-hoc requests. Inviting all stakeholders to daily standups is generally not practical or efficient; standups are for the delivery team to synchronize and plan, not for broad stakeholder updates.