A project manager has just taken over a project that is in the requirements gathering...

According to the PMBOK® Guide, effective communication with stakeholders is crucial for project success. The project manager should assess all project stakeholders to understand their information needs and preferences. This involves documenting their preferred methods of communication and the frequency with which they wish to receive updates. By doing so, the project manager ensures that all stakeholders are kept informed in a manner that suits them, which can help prevent issues like stakeholders not receiving progress updates123456.