Stakeholders in some industries prefer to deal with programmers and system analysts directly, bypassing project managers. This complicates managing resources on projects. What should the project manager do?

While a new PMIS could improve overall project tracking and documentation, it does not directly address the immediate issue of stakeholders bypassing project managers. Such a system may take time to implement and may not solve the communication gaps that are currently complicating resource management.

Team-building events can enhance relationships among team members, but they do not specifically address the communication issues with stakeholders. These activities may be beneficial in the long term but won't directly resolve the current challenge of stakeholders preferring direct interaction with technical staff.

Escalating the situation to senior management might provide a temporary solution, but it does not resolve the underlying communication problem. This approach could also create tension between project managers and stakeholders, potentially worsening the situation rather than fostering collaboration.