PMP Practice: Develop, execute, and validate a strategy for stakeholder engagement

Sora Kobayashi is leading a two-year government infrastructure project to upgrade municipal water treatment facilities across five counties. The project operates under a fixed-price contract with strict milestone-based payment terms and regulatory compliance checkpoints every quarter. Sora has identified 47 stakeholders ranging from county commissioners and environmental regulators to community advocacy groups and contracted engineering firms. Several stakeholder groups have competing priorities—residents want minimal service disruption, regulators demand comprehensive documentation at each phase, and the sponsor is focused on staying within the contracted budget. Sora's colleague suggests adopting an agile approach with two-week sprints to allow for rapid stakeholder feedback and iterative adjustments. What should Sora do?