What is the main objective of stakeholder engagement?

The primary objective of stakeholder engagement is to manage stakeholder expectations and involvement. This entails actively communicating with stakeholders throughout the project's lifecycle, understanding their needs, interests, and concerns, and involving them in key decisions that may affect the project.

Effective engagement ensures that stakeholders feel valued and heard, which can lead to greater support for the project and facilitate collaboration. When stakeholder expectations are properly managed, it can help mitigate potential conflicts and resistance, leading to a smoother project execution and a higher likelihood of achieving project objectives.

While guaranteeing project completion and establishing a timeline are important aspects of project management, they do not encompass the broad purpose of stakeholder engagement. Similarly, outlining project risks is a critical component of project planning and management but is not the main focus of engaging stakeholders. Maintaining strong relationships and clear communications with stakeholders is what truly drives project success and value delivery.