Stakeholder Engagement Flashcards

A stakeholder with high power but low interest in your project's risk approach is best managed using which strategy?

Answer: Keep satisfied

High-power, low-interest stakeholders should be kept satisfied without overwhelming them with detail.

Which technique helps reveal stakeholders' hidden attitudes toward risk that they may not openly express?

Answer: Stakeholder analysis

Stakeholder analysis surfaces underlying attitudes, interests, and influence regarding risk.

A key stakeholder consistently has a risk-averse attitude. How should the risk manager respond?

Answer: Tailor risk communication to address their concerns

Understanding and accommodating risk attitudes improves engagement and buy-in.

What is the primary purpose of a stakeholder register in risk management?

Answer: Document stakeholders' risk attitudes and influence

The register captures stakeholder information including their risk tolerance and influence.

During risk identification, why is broad stakeholder participation valuable?

Answer: It captures diverse perspectives and more risks

Diverse stakeholders surface risks that a small group might overlook.

A sponsor wants only high-level risk summaries. The risk manager should provide reports that are:

Answer: Concise and focused on key exposures

Communication should match the stakeholder's needs and level of detail preference.

Which document defines how and when risk information will be communicated to stakeholders?

Answer: Risk management plan / communications plan

The risk and communications plans specify reporting frequency, format, and audience.