A project manager discovers that different stakeholder groups are receiving conflicting information about project status from various team members, leading to confusion, eroded stakeholder confidence, and conflicting expectations. What should the project manager do FIRST?

Establish a centralized communication system with a single source of truth and define clear communication protocols and responsibilities

Send an immediate clarification email to all stakeholders with the correct project status and information

Restrict team members from communicating directly with stakeholders without prior approval

Schedule individual meetings with each stakeholder group to clarify the current situation and expectations