Stakeholder Management in Projects: Strategies for Effective Communication
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https://doi.org/10.36676/irt.v9.i5.1479Keywords:
Stakeholder Management, Project Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder AnalysisAbstract
This research paper provides a literature review of the topic on stakeholder management in projects and emphasizes on communication. The present work intends to define practices, tools, methods, and approaches for stakeholder identification and management, utilizing a qualitative approach with the integration of quantitative data sources to form a constructive critical synthesis. It looks at different tactics concerning how to communicate with the stakeholders, modes of nurturing the relations, and ways of evaluating their satisfaction. The paper also concerns such issues as issues related to stakeholders and gives recommendations concerning their management based on the existing practices. Some of the notable implications derived from the investigations are; communicating the project information in a culturally appropriate manner, involving the stakeholder in the decision-making processes, and actively engaging them with the project at every stage of the process. The study provides several implications for practitioners and highlights considerations for potential future studies of the dynamic area in stakeholder management.
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