Stakeholder Management

This chapter describes the importance of managing project stakeholders. Consider the techniques used to identify the various categories of stakeholders and the unique challenges of these various categories. This chapter also discusses the politics of projects.

Politics of Projects

Identify Goals

After determining who the stakeholders are, identify their goals.

  • What is it that drives them?
  • What is each after?
  • Are there any hidden agendas or goals that are not openly articulated?
  • What are the goals of the stakeholders who hold the power? These deserve special attention.