Practical Project Stakeholder Management

Project stakheholder management is a key ingredient for project success. One of the most challenging aspects on projects is managing stakeholder expectations and getting their commitment and buy-in to the project. Written by an experienced Project Management consultant, trainer and coach, this book will provide you with the know-how, techniques and templates you need to conduct robust stakeholder management on your projects. The approach described here is scalable. On large complex projects, you should perform rigorous and robust stakeholder management. On smaller, less complex projects, you need to apply the spirit of the method. Having a tried-and-tested set of stakeholder management tools is essential for all project managers.

This book provides an essential and up-to-date toolkit for project managers to identify, assess and engage their stakeholders. It is packed with free-to-use tools and templates that experienced project managers use to successfully manage their stakeholders.

No waffle, page filling theory or unnecessary padding. Practical. Relevant. Useful.

Tools and Templates in this book include:

• Stakeholder Mappings - multiple formats
• Stakeholder Assessment Table Example
• Stakeholder Value Mapping Example
• Project Stakeholder Engagement Meeting Agenda Example
• Stakeholder Engagement Template - Worked Example
• Project Stakeholder Expectations Alignment Template
• Project Stakeholder Communication Plan Template
• Project Stakeholder Communication Plan Example
• Stakeholder Mapping Across Stages
• Stakeholder Management Effectiveness Review Template

EMANUELA is a performance improvement consultant with over 20 years' experience in project management. She has trained over 5,000 people on the subject around the world and understands how to explain complex topics simply. Whether training in-person or virtually, she engages individuals and teams with energy, enthusiasm, and passion for continuous improvement.