During a project kick-off meeting the project manager tells team members that they can attend...

According to the PMBOK Guide, building trust is one of the intangible stakeholder engagement qualities that project managers should embrace to manage relationships with stakeholders. Building trust means establishing and maintaining a positive and respectful relationship with stakeholders based on honesty, transparency, reliability, and mutual understanding. By allowing team members to attend the weekly progress meeting either from home or the office, the project manager is demonstrating trust in their ability to work effectively and communicate clearly regardless of their location. This can also enhance the team members’ trust in the project manager and their commitment to the project objectives. References: PMBOK Guide, 7th edition, page 273; 10 Principles Of Stakeholder Engagement