Stakeholder Engagement Assessment Flashcards
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A project manager is assessing stakeholder engagement on a large infrastructure project with 50+ stakeholders. What is the MOST efficient first step?
Answer: Segment stakeholders by category and assess engagement by group
Segmenting stakeholders by category allows efficient assessment across large groups without losing important nuance.
What does it mean for a stakeholder to be classified as 'Leading' in the engagement assessment matrix?
Answer: They are actively engaged and promoting the project's success
'Leading' is the highest positive engagement level, where stakeholders actively advocate for and support the project.
Which technique involves gathering information from stakeholders without direct interaction, reducing social desirability bias in engagement assessments?
Answer: Surveys and questionnaires
Surveys allow stakeholders to respond anonymously and honestly without the influence of group dynamics or interviewer presence.
A project manager finds that a previously 'supportive' executive stakeholder has not responded to any communications for three weeks. What risk does this MOST likely indicate?
Answer: The stakeholder may be shifting to a neutral or resistant stance and should be re-engaged
Sudden communication silence from a supportive stakeholder often signals disengagement or a shift in attitude that warrants proactive outreach.
Which factor is MOST important when determining the desired engagement level for a specific stakeholder?
Answer: The stakeholder's impact on project success and their role in risk mitigation
Desired engagement levels are set based on how critical the stakeholder is to project success and risk management.
A project is entering its closing phase. How should the stakeholder engagement assessment be treated?
Answer: It should be updated to reflect final engagement levels and lessons learned
Updating the assessment at close captures final engagement states and informs lessons learned for future projects.
A project manager wants to move a stakeholder from 'neutral' to 'supportive.' Which action is MOST likely to achieve this?
Answer: Involve the stakeholder in relevant decision-making processes to increase their sense of ownership
Involving stakeholders in decisions increases their sense of ownership and investment, moving them toward active support.