Types of stakeholders in project management
There are two main types of stakeholders in project management, internal and external.
Internal stakeholders
These stakeholders are coming from within the house!!! Internal stakeholders are people or groups within the business, such as team members, managers, executives, and so on.
External stakeholders
External stakeholders are — as you can probably guess — people or groups outside the business. This includes customers, users, suppliers, and investors.
As you can see, stakeholders don’t always work for the project manager. Needless to say, this can add an extra layer of complexity, as you need to be able to communicate with people at all different levels of the business and with varying degrees of engagement, influence, and interest.
Examples of stakeholders in a project
The stakeholders in each particular project will vary depending on the type of project and industry, but here are a few examples of the types of stakeholders in project management you might need to consider:
Project manager
Team members
Managers
Resource managers
Executives
Senior management
Company owners
Investors
Sponsors
Financiers (the people, not the cakes)
Suppliers
Vendors
Consultants
Customers
End users
Why stakeholders needs are important?
Empower people – Get stakeholders involved in the decision-making process. Create sustainable change – Engaged stakeholders help inform decisions and provide the support you need for long-term sustainability.
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