CAPM Practice: Determine how to conduct stakeholder communication

The stakeholder register is the foundational document for stakeholder management. It captures who the stakeholders are, their roles, interest, power/influence, communication preferences, and current engagement level — guiding communication planning.

**Why not A:** A stakeholder register is an internal project management document, not a legal filing with any government body. It serves as a practical tool for the project team to track and manage stakeholder relationships, and it carries no legal or regulatory significance.

**Why not B:** A stakeholder register is a proactive planning tool, not a reactive complaint log. It captures stakeholder information, interests, and engagement strategies before issues arise. Complaint tracking would be handled by a separate issues or risk log.

**Why not C:** A stakeholder register does not track compensation or financial payments. It documents stakeholder attributes like influence, interest, communication preferences, and engagement levels to support effective communication planning and stakeholder management.