Who are stakeholders?

King bell

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A stakeholder is anyone with a vested interest in the success of a company or project. This can be an employee, customer, supplier, community member, or anyone else with a connection to the company.


Stakeholders can be internal or external to the company. Internal stakeholders are those who work for the company and have a direct impact on its success. External stakeholders are those who are impacted by the company but don't work for it.


It's important to identify and engage with stakeholders early on in the life of a company or project. This helps ensure that everyone is on the same page and that potential conflicts are avoided.


There are a variety of different stakeholders that a company or project may need to engage with, depending on the industry and project. Some key stakeholders include:



Customers: those who buy or use a company's products or services.

Investors: those who provide financial backing to a company Employees: those who work for a company.

Vendors: those who supply goods or services to a company Regulatory agencies: government organizations responsible for regulating certain industries Interest groups: advocacy organizations with an interest in how a company operates.

Communities: the residents or citizens of a geographic area affected by a company's activities.
 
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