Midway through a project, the project manager identifies new stakeholders. Each of these new stakeholders plays a different project role.

What should the project manager do first?

A. Meet with the project sponsor to learn if new roles have been created.

B. Review the stakeholder register.

C. Submit a change request to the change control board (CCB).

D. Update the stakeholder management plan.

📌 Knowledge Area:

📖 Project Stakeholder Management
(This focuses on identifying, analyzing, managing, and engaging stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.)

✅ Correct Answer:

🎯 D. Update the Stakeholder Management Plan

📝 Explanation:

🔍 New stakeholders have been identified mid-project—this means their roles, interests, and influence must be properly assessed and managed. The Stakeholder Management Plan 📑 needs to be updated to reflect:
✔ Their level of impact on the project.
✔ Communication & engagement strategies.
✔ Adjustments to the Stakeholder Register 📋.

❌ Why Not the Other Options?

🚫 A. Meet with the project sponsor – Not needed at this stage; the PM should first analyze the new stakeholders.
🚫 B. Review the stakeholder register – Simply reviewing is passive; the key is to update it.
🚫 C. Submit a change request to the CCB – A change request is only necessary if these stakeholders impact scope, budget, or timeline.