The correct answer is D. Coordinate with the project manager to distribute information to stakeholders . In the Implementation Phase , the purpose is not merely to produce documentation; it is to ensure that approved VM proposals are converted into executed actions. SAVE’s VM Standard Reference states that during implementation, the sponsoring organization reviews VM study results, decides which proposals to implement, and develops and executes an implementation plan to actualize the value improvements.
Stakeholder engagement depends on timely, coordinated, and project-controlled communication. The project manager is normally the central execution authority, so coordinating with the project manager ensures that stakeholders receive the right information, understand decisions, know implementation responsibilities, and remain aligned with schedule, cost, quality, risk, and performance expectations.
Option A is ineffective because assigning tasks before informing stakeholders can create resistance and reduce buy-in. Option B supports documentation but does not actively engage stakeholders. Option C may be useful, but handing out the VM study report during a meeting is passive and often too late to build ownership. Coordinated information distribution through the project manager is the most effective engagement mechanism.
References/topics: Implementation Phase; VM Study Results; Implementation Plan; Stakeholder Communication; Project Manager Coordination.