CAPM Practice: Determine how to follow and execute planned strategies or frameworks

Following a planned risk strategy means achieving the intended outcome, not rigidly adhering to a specific method. If asynchronous updates provide the same level of risk monitoring and mitigation, adapting the approach while maintaining the mitigation objective is appropriate.

**Why not A:** Escalating to the project sponsor is premature for a communication preference adjustment. This is an operational decision the PM can handle by evaluating whether the alternative approach achieves the same mitigation objective. Sponsor escalation is reserved for issues the PM cannot resolve.

**Why not B:** Removing the risk from the register because the vendor prefers a different communication method is irresponsible. The risk still exists regardless of the vendor's communication preference. The mitigation strategy's method may change, but the risk itself requires continued monitoring and management.

**Why not C:** Insisting rigidly on weekly calls when asynchronous updates could achieve the same objective prioritizes process over purpose. Following a planned strategy means achieving the intended mitigation outcome, not inflexibly adhering to a specific method when a viable alternative exists.