Stakeholder-led Project Management: Changing the Way We Manage Projects

Stakeholders must make a difference in the way we plan structure and execute projects, and this book provides a stakeholder-centered analysis of projects, with identification, analysis, communication, and engagement models relevant to different types of projects. It illustrates what goes wrong when stakeholders are not engaged successfully and offers lessons learned from case studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 166 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2020
Publisher: Business Expert Press

If stakeholders truly matter, then they must have a significant impact on the way we plan, structure, and execute projects. Do they hold importance in your project endeavors? This book offers a stakeholder-centered approach to project analysis, exploring which identification, analysis, communication, and engagement models are most relevant to diverse project types, ranging from office relocations to IT enterprise transformations, to transformational business changes, and even complex social transformations. Through captivating case studies from various corners of the world, it showcases the consequences of unsuccessful stakeholder engagement and highlights valuable lessons learned from these experiences. In this revised edition, we also delve into the impact of Agile practices on stakeholder management. What changes in approach can we anticipate, and what practices must remain steadfast regardless of the product development life cycle adopted? Key models introduced include:

• Role-based and agenda-based stakeholders
• The stakeholder-neutral to stakeholder-led project continuum
• The extended stakeholder management process
• Purposeful communication—the six whys model for communication
• The principles of stakeholder engagement
• Stakeholder engagement in an agile world

By embracing a stakeholder-centered mindset, project professionals can ensure that their initiatives not only meet the needs of their stakeholders but also drive positive change and achieve sustainable outcomes. This book serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their stakeholder management skills and maximize the impact of their projects.

ISBN-13: 9781952538766
Edition number: 2 Revised edition