CAPM Practice: Explain when it is appropriate to use a predictive, plan-based approach

Both approaches manage stakeholders, but differently. Predictive projects create a stakeholder engagement plan upfront that defines communication frequency, methods, and content for each stakeholder group. This plan is followed systematically. Adaptive projects adjust engagement continuously based on demo feedback, retrospectives, and evolving relationships.

**Why not A:** Predictive projects absolutely do formally manage stakeholder engagement. They create stakeholder engagement plans, stakeholder registers, and communication management plans. The difference is in the approach — predictive uses upfront planning rather than continuous adaptation.

**Why not B:** Predictive projects do not limit stakeholder identification to initiation only. While initial identification occurs during initiation, the stakeholder register is updated throughout the project as new stakeholders are identified. Both approaches allow for ongoing stakeholder identification.

**Why not C:** Daily standups are an agile ceremony, not a predictive project practice. Predictive projects engage stakeholders through planned communication methods defined in the communications management plan, not through daily standup meetings.