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Consider those most affected to create lasting change
STAKEHOLDER BUY-IN is essential in any successful project, including lean and Six Sigma efforts. A leading cause of project failure, however, is inattention to those stakeholders with the greatest influence over implementation and sustainability. Effective management requires prnar.tive and ongoing stakeholder engagement - including identification, communication and risk piaiming, and active collaboration - throughout the project life cycle.
Stakeholder management begins by identifying individuals and groups the project affects. To identify a comprehensive list of stakeholders, the project team should evaluate individuals or groups who coniribute to or receive value from the project. The team should assess stakeholdere for their influence, the extent to which they are affected and their attitudes toward the project
Stakeholders' perspectives, involvement and ability to influence the project may change throughout its duration. Teams should identify stakeholders not only...