CIPS L5M15 Exam - Topic 1 Question 1 Discussion

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Holding a meeting is the best way to communicate outcomes of negotiation with Key Player stakeholders. Is this correct?

AYes -- this is a good way to engage their active support.

BYes -- key players need to receive regular communication.

CNo -- key players have a lot of power and won't have time for meetings.

DNo -- you should not over-communicate with key players.

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Suggested Answer: A

Key players in Mendelow's Stakeholder Matrix (high power, high interest) must be actively engaged and involved in important decisions. Meetings are an effective way to build commitment, gain input, and secure their ongoing support.

by Mireya at Nov 02, 2025, 11:44 PM

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Lavonna

2 months ago

D is valid too. Over-communication can annoy them.

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Edwin

3 months ago

I disagree. C makes sense; they’re too busy for meetings.

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Holley

3 months ago

I think A is right. Meetings can really engage key players.

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Mohammad

3 months ago

I feel like over-communicating could backfire.

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Coleen

4 months ago

Not sure about that, key players are super busy.

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Yuette

4 months ago

Totally agree, regular updates keep everyone in the loop!

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Leonard

4 months ago

I think meetings are essential for engagement.

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Sage

4 months ago

Holding a meeting? Sounds like a great way to bore those key players to sleep. Just send them a memo and call it a day.

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Lawana

4 months ago

Option A is the best choice. Meetings are the perfect way to get those key players excited about the outcomes.

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Jesusita

4 months ago

D is the way to do it. No need to over-communicate with those key players. Keep it simple.

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Pamella

5 months ago

C is the correct answer. Key players are busy people, and they won't have time for a meeting.

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Annamae

5 months ago

I recall something about over-communication being a risk, so I'm leaning towards option D, but I'm not entirely confident.

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Jin

5 months ago

I feel like key players are busy, and meetings might not be the best approach. Option C could be right.

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Wilbert

5 months ago

I'd go with B. Key players need to be in the loop, and regular communication is crucial.

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Fletcher

5 months ago

Option A is the way to go. Gotta get those key players engaged and on board!

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Jean

6 months ago

Surprised to see people think meetings are the best way!

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Annett

6 months ago

I prefer B. Regular updates keep everyone aligned.

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Zona

6 months ago

I think I saw a practice question that mentioned regular communication is important for key players, so maybe option B makes sense.

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Adolph

6 months ago

I remember studying that engaging key players is crucial, but I'm not sure if meetings are the best way.

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Jesusa

7 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. Based on my experience, I'd say A is the best answer. Holding a meeting is a great way to get the key players' active support and buy-in. As long as the meeting is focused and productive, it's worth the time investment.

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Bernadine

7 months ago

Okay, I think I've got a strategy for this. The key is to focus on the needs of the key players - they likely want to be kept in the loop, but don't want to be bombarded with unnecessary meetings. I'm thinking B or D might be the best options here.

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Marquetta

7 months ago

Hmm, this is a tough one. I'm leaning towards A or B, since key players will likely want regular updates and engagement. But C and D also make a fair point about not over-communicating or wasting their time. I'll need to weigh the different factors here.

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Malinda

7 months ago

I'm not sure about this one. The question seems a bit tricky - it's asking if holding a meeting is the best way to communicate, but the answer options are a bit mixed. I'll need to think through the pros and cons of each option carefully.

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