A project that is using an incremental approach has colocated team members and is using...

The situation described involves a key external stakeholder requesting a halt to project activities pending a status report. This indicates a need for regular and systematic communication with stakeholders to manage their expectations and keep them informed about project progress. According to the PMBOK® Guide, effective stakeholder engagement is crucial for project success and involves regular communication and updates1. Sending weekly status update reports is a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement that can prevent surprises and ensure stakeholders are continuously aware of the project’s status, thus avoiding the need for work stoppages21.