In any project, stakeholders can bring diverse expectations and demands, which, if not managed properly, may lead to significant challenges. From technical projects to community development initiatives, the ability to effectively manage stakeholder expectations is crucial for success. It is about balancing needs, communicating effectively, and steering the project through a complex landscape of differingContinue reading “Navigating the waters: how to manage challenging stakeholder expectations”
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Beyond bells and whistles: the need to be strategic with your stakeholder engagement
In today’s complex and interconnected world, stakeholder engagement has become a critical aspect of organisational and project success. Whether in business, government, or non-profit sectors, effectively engaging with stakeholders can lead to better decision-making, enhanced trust, and more sustainable outcomes. However, it’s not enough to simply adopt the latest engagement tools and technologies – theContinue reading “Beyond bells and whistles: the need to be strategic with your stakeholder engagement”
Stakeholder engagement at the forefront of UK REiiF: a catalyst for major infrastructure projects
As the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UK REIIF) reaches its midpoint, one of the most pivotal themes emerging is the critical role of stakeholder engagement in the successful development and delivery of major infrastructure projects across the UK. This focus is underscored by numerous presentations and discussions emphasising collaboration, transparency, and communityContinue reading “Stakeholder engagement at the forefront of UK REiiF: a catalyst for major infrastructure projects”
Active Travel: Securing stakeholder buy-in and encouraging participation from diverse communities
In the quest to build healthier, more sustainable urban environments, promoting active travel – such as walking, cycling, and other forms of non-motorised transportation – has become a key focus for many cities around the UK. However, the success of these initiatives hinges not only on planning and infrastructure but also on securing buy-in fromContinue reading “Active Travel: Securing stakeholder buy-in and encouraging participation from diverse communities”
Stakeholder Analysis: a critical process for every decision maker
It can take years for an organisation to develop meaningful stakeholder relationships and their earn trust but when stakeholders feel they are not being communicated with adequately, listened to or meaningfully consulted, it can result in an immediate loss of support or trust which is why most organisations use stakeholder mapping when preparing any publicContinue reading “Stakeholder Analysis: a critical process for every decision maker”
Communication vs Engagement: the same thing, right…
Communication is important in basically every aspect of life. It’s integral to successful project management and, used effectively, can help stakeholders understand what’s going on and help reduce public backlash. But what about engagement? Is there a difference between communication and engagement? It’s an important question and there are notable distinctions worth considering when developing strategies andContinue reading “Communication vs Engagement: the same thing, right…”
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