13.1 Identify Stakeholders

Process Definition

 The next process in the initiation phase is identifying all stakeholders.  This process is one of the most important because projects are undertaken to fulfill the requirements of stakeholders.  This process also evaluates each stakeholder for their level of interest, role and responsibilities, and influence on the project outcome.

Process Assessment

Identifying stakeholders takes place in during the early stages of the project.  To satisfy and fulfill the requirements of your stakeholders, project managers need to find them, involve them and keep them engaged throughout the life of the project.  Your project will be successful if your stakeholders are happy.

 Fig 3. from the PMBOK 5th ed, Identify Stakeholders: Inputs, Tools and Techniques and Outputs.  Reprinted from "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge" by PMI, 2013, pg 393.

13.1.1 (Input) Project Charter: a project charter from homework from PMGT 612, outsourcing car manufacturing to Mexico.

13.1.2 (Tools) Meetings:  this is an essay to give insight on the initial kick off meeting with all identified stakeholders.

13.1.3 (Outputs) Stakeholder register:  an example of a stakeholder register from PMGT 613; to include a brief summary to how it works.