A project manager is leading an integration project for a retail company.

According to the Professional in Business Analysis Reference Materials, the project manager should communicate proactively and effectively with the key stakeholders to ensure their availability and engagement for the project. The project manager should share the project schedule, milestones, and meeting agendas with the stakeholders ahead of time, so that they can plan their time and prioritize their tasks accordingly. The project manager should also seek their feedback and input on the project scope, objectives, and deliverables, and address any issues or concerns that may arise. The project manager should not schedule meetings with all of the stakeholders whenever needed, as this may disrupt their work and cause delays and conflicts. The project manager should not work with the available stakeholders only, as this may exclude some of the key stakeholders from the decision-making process and create gaps and inconsistencies in the project outcomes. The project manager should not add time reserve in the project schedule, as this may increase the project duration and cost, and reduce the project value and quality1 References: 1 Top 40 PMP Exam Questions And Answers - Upskillyourself 1