Challenges Facing Stakeholder Engagement
In today’s age, it feels like we are always meeting about something, angry about another thing or discouraged with someone.
We often need to consult others in order to get satisfactory results and this doesn’t come without its own obstacles. Stakeholder engagement is widely encouraged because success for many projects rests on an accurate representation of a variety of interests in society.
Dealing with various groups of individuals is a tricky business as we all know. Here are the most common pitfalls that crop up during Stakeholder engagement.
Stakeholders Have Multiple Priorities
Stakeholders should be involved in every step of the data use strategy, including the initial planning. However, not all stakeholders are created equal, and not all have an equal vote in the details of the project or the solution.
Being a Stakeholder is Always Changing
A stakeholder is usually an investor in your company/project whose actions determine the outcome of your business decisions. Stakeholders don't have to be equity shareholders. They can also be your employees, who have a stake in your company's success and incentive for your products to succeed. This means that stakeholders are constantly changing and moving on. When undertaking Public Consultation, you will need to be aware of who’s on the move o as to make sure you are not wasting precious resources.
Is Your Project Worth All The Effort?
Are you yielding the proper results from all the effort you are going to? It is apparent that many of the same old, rigid and inflexible consultation techniques we are used to are not up to the
challenge. Maybe you feel you see the same faces at all meetings and are not hearing from all the groups or individuals in your community.
Prioritize The Data You Need
Determining what you are going to do with all the data you collect is usually a stumbling block. How is all this information best used? Firstly we need to identify the data you can measure. Segment all the data into logic chains for greater transparency.
Identify Relevant Stakeholders
Stakeholder analysis should also help you understand the best ways to interact, communicate, and stay connected with the stakeholders. For each stakeholder, draw up a list of their expectations and responsibilities, to ensure that they know exactly how much and what kind of "say" they'll have regarding the requirements process and the ultimate solution. The key principle behind driving action in today’s environment is to understand that stakeholders are at the center of networks, and not companies
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