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

When executing a planned strategy like stakeholder engagement, the project manager should first verify that the related plans (communication management plan) are being followed correctly. This ensures the root cause is identified before taking corrective action.

**Why not B:** Removing unengaged stakeholders from the distribution list reduces project visibility and may alienate important stakeholders. Lower engagement should be investigated and addressed, not resolved by cutting off communication.

**Why not C:** Immediately escalating to the project sponsor is premature. The project manager should first diagnose the cause of low engagement by reviewing whether existing plans are being followed correctly before involving senior leadership.

**Why not D:** Waiting until the next status meeting delays addressing a known engagement issue. Proactive investigation of the communication plan's effectiveness should happen as soon as the problem is identified to prevent further deterioration.