During implementation a new regulation impacts the project and a critical status meeting about scope changes is required. The project manager finds a key stakeholder cannot attend the scheduled meeting. What should the project manager do?

The project manager should meet with the stakeholder before the meeting to obtain their input. This proactive approach ensures that the key stakeholder's perspective is included in the critical scope change discussions, even if they cannot attend the main meeting. Their input is crucial for informed decision-making and maintaining stakeholder engagement. Calling a CCB meeting and informing the stakeholder of the outcome is reactive and excludes their direct input. Updating the communications management plan is a process, not an immediate solution to gather input for a critical meeting. Meeting with the project sponsor is an option if the project manager cannot resolve the issue, but directly engaging the affected stakeholder first is more efficient and effective.