A project manager is managing a hybrid project that is using a contractor for a few key deliverables. The contractor has been hired to perform an important delivery, but has not yet confirmed that they can meet the required schedule.
What should the project manager do?

Anew major road project is starting, and the contractor has contractually committed to submitting regular status reports and participating in integration meetings. Halfway through the project life cycle, the contractor stops participating in meetings and submitting reports, stating these items consume too much time.
What should the project manager do first?

A project manager receives feedback from the customer's leadership team regarding their annoyance about the frequency of email updates. What should the project manager have done first to prevent this?

After months of careful planning and discussions with subject matter experts (SMEs). a new law is announced that may significantly impact the project budget. What should the project manager do first?

A team member is openly criticized by others during a standup meeting for failing to complete yesterday's tasks. What should the agile coach do first to address the situation?