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

Following the communication management plan means adhering to the agreed-upon frequency and format, even when updates are routine. Confirming that the project is on track is itself valuable information for stakeholders.

**Why not A:** Replacing the written report with a brief email deviates from the agreed-upon format in the communication management plan. The plan specifies weekly status reports, and changing the format without going through proper change control undermines the planned communication strategy.

**Why not B:** Waiting until there are significant updates and combining multiple weeks into one report violates the planned weekly frequency. Stakeholders expect regular updates as specified in the plan, and silence may be interpreted as a lack of transparency or potential problems.

**Why not C:** Skipping the report because there are no significant updates fails to follow the communication plan and leaves stakeholders without confirmation that the project is proceeding normally. Confirming that the project is on track is itself valuable information that stakeholders need.