During a post-release product evaluation the team needs detailed feedback from seven stakeholders. Six have responded promptly; one has not replied despite repeated requests. What should the project manager do?

The project manager should schedule a meeting with the reluctant stakeholder to directly obtain their feedback. This is the most efficient and proactive approach to gather the necessary input. The stakeholder may have a valid reason for not responding, such as being busy or having concerns they prefer to discuss in person. A direct meeting allows for clarification, addresses potential issues, and ensures all required feedback is collected. Explaining to the sponsor why the stakeholder needs to provide feedback (A) is a reactive and less direct approach that doesn't solve the immediate problem. Hosting a meeting with the reluctant stakeholder and the entire project team (B) is likely unnecessary and could be overwhelming for the stakeholder, making them less likely to share candid feedback. Meeting with all seven stakeholders (C) is inefficient if only one stakeholder's feedback is missing and could be seen as punitive by the other six who have already responded.