5.1.2. Who is a Stakeholder?

Try these first

1. 1.

   What defines a stakeholder?

   Hint

   Think about who interacts with or is impacted by projects.

2. 2.

   Name two types of stakeholders.

   Hint

   Consider where these stakeholders are located.

3. 3.

   What is a stakeholder?

   • A team member
   • Anyone who can affect or be affected by a project
   • A project manager

   Hint

   Consider who has an impact on or is impacted by project activities.

4. 4.

   True or False: Internal stakeholders are those outside of the organization.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the location of these stakeholders.

5. 5.

   You are managing a project and realize that a potential key stakeholder was not identified in the planning phase. Discuss the steps you would take to remedy this situation.

   Hint

   Consider how to engage them to get their input effectively.

6. 6.

   Discuss how failing to adapt your engagement strategy based on the Power/Interest Grid might affect your project outcome.

   Hint

   Think about how different levels of interest require different levels of communication.