Hi Patrick,
Excellent question. Incredible to see you consider a stakeholder analysis in the decision-making process.
The answer to your question depends on two things:
1. What challenge area/opportunity are you addressing?(Is this an urgent priority or a nice-to-have)
2. How effective is your solution in aiding that challenge? (What are the long-term benefits and short-term challenges within that solution)
Depending on the above, if the solution is successful, stakeholders benefit, and trust and confidence in the problem-solving process and those involved are reinforced. This can lead to stronger relationships and increased cooperation in future endeavors.
Conversely, if the solution does not work as intended, understanding stakeholders’ perspectives remains crucial. It allows you to assess what went wrong, why their needs were not met, and how to adapt or pivot to address their concerns. Open and transparent communication with stakeholders is essential in these situations to maintain their trust and demonstrate a commitment to finding a resolution.
Here are some links that might help:
1. Stakeholder insights video recording
2. EWB Australia’s RAP
3. EWB’s approach to working on Country
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Sai
Sai Rupa Dev