Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation: When multiple stakeholders have differing expectations, it is best to bring them together in collaborative sessions such as requirements workshops or facilitated discussions. This ensures alignment on goals and scope and helps define a clear MVP to minimize future change requests. * A is rigid and may create resistance. * B risks alienating less-influential stakeholders. * D lacks the collaborative element required in complex stakeholder environments. * C promotes inclusion and consensus-building, key for stakeholder alignment. References: * PMBOK Guide - Seventh Edition, Stakeholder Engagement and Planning Performance Domains * Agile Practice Guide - Chapter on Product Visioning and MVP Definition ##############################################