During the execution of a construction project, you realize that the interests of certain stakeholder groups are conflicting and could potentially affect the project timeline. To maintain stakeholder engagement, which of the following is the BEST approach to manage these conflicting interests proactively?
Leverage expert judgment, conduct a detailed stakeholder analysis, and apply tailored communication strategies
Focus exclusively on stakeholders with the highest interest and influence, and address conflicts during project reviews
Assign a team member to directly deal with each stakeholder group using a standard communication approach
Postpone addressing the conflicts until there is a significant impact on the project to save immediate resources