To increase the chances of achieving project success, the project manager should carry out all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Identify the stakeholders early in the project or phase.

B. Analyze the stakeholders levels of interest and individual expectations as well as their importance and influence.

C. As much as possible, create conflicts among various stakeholders to allow the project team to get optimal work done.

D. Communicate and work with stakeholders to meet their needs/expectations.