Explanation According to the PMBOK Guide 7th Edition, one of the principles of project management is to optimize stakeholder value. This means that the project manager should understand and balance the needs and expectations of the stakeholders, and deliver solutions that create value for them. To optimize stakeholder value, the project manager should put all of the requirements, priorities, and progress on a visible board, share it with all entities, and decrease the number of meetings. This will help to communicate the project information clearly and transparently, to align the stakeholder expectations and feedback, and to reduce the waste and inefficiency caused by excessive meetings. Asking the project sponsor to attend the meetings, informing the stakeholders about a daily meeting, or stopping attending meetings are not the best actions, as they do not address the root cause of the problem, which is the lack of effective and efficient communication and collaboration among the project team and the end users. References: PMBOK Guide 7th Edition, page 12-13.
Explanation According to the PMBOK Guide 7th Edition, one of the principles of project management is to "embrace adaptability and resiliency". This means that the project manager should anticipate and respond to changes that may affect the project objectives, scope, schedule, cost, quality, or risks. The project manager should also use appropriate change management processes and tools to evaluate and implement changes in a controlled manner. The PMBOK Guide 7th Edition also states that "changes are inevitable and may originate from any source at any time during the project life cycle". The project manager should assess the change's overall impact to the project before submission to the change control board (CCB), which is the authorized body to approve or reject changes. The project manager should also communicate with the stakeholders who are affected by or involved in the change, and manage their expectations and feedback. Therefore, the best answer is D. References: PMBOK Guide 7th Edition, pages 11, 12, 49, 50, 51.
