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. : PMBOK Guide - Sixth Edition "Planning effective stakeholder management strategies to do the same thing!" - PMI1 "Project Stakeholder Management According to the PMBOK" - Bernie Roseke2