Stakeholders

Stakeholders refer to individuals, groups, or organizations that have an interest or investment in a particular project, decision, or outcome. They can affect or be affected by the actions, objectives, and policies of an organization.

Examples:

• In a business context: Employees, Shareholders, customers, suppliers, and the local community.
• In a non-profit organization: Donors, beneficiaries, volunteers, and local governments.
• In a public project: Government agencies, local residents, contractors, and advocacy groups.

Cases:

• Construction Project: Stakeholders include construction workers, project managers, local residents affected by the construction, and regulatory bodies.
• Software Development: Stakeholders may include software developers, project managers, end-users, and investors.
• Healthcare Initiative: Stakeholders consist of healthcare providers, patients, insurance companies, and health regulators.