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Want to Win Stakeholder Trust? Use These 6 Rules

Indrani Roy November 5, 2020

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Stakeholder trust is essential for any project. Like any relationship, you must nurture them well and with transparency. As a project manager, you are not just a person that keeps track of task completion. You are in charge of people management as well. So, you must be on top of what is important to your stakeholders. In her blog article, Susanne Madsen shares six rules that you must implement to win stakeholder trust.

How to Win Stakeholder Trust?

Wondering what those six principles might be? Worry not; they are not as complicated as you imagine them to be. Here are the rules to implement so that you are on top of what your stakeholders want:

Listen First

Try to understand their perspective first before you put your thoughts in front of them. Once they know you are ready to listen to their side of the story, you would win stakeholder trust soon.

Let All Win

No matter how small the stake is, a stakeholder is a stakeholder. So, come up with solutions that help fulfill everyone’s interests in the project.

Be Organized

Project managers must always be extra careful about project updates. Be aware of every risk, problem, and win before others to win stakeholder trust.

Stay Transparent

Transparency helps the project in the long run. Always alert your team about the project status, so all are on the same page.

Accountability Matters

It might be that your team member has made a mistake. Instead of putting them on the line of fire, shoulder that blame. Your team will respect you more and make efforts not to repeat the same mistakes.

Have a Positive Attitude

Projects will have issues, and there will be times when your team would feel demotivated. If you want to be on top of what is important for the stakeholders, keep a positive team atmosphere. All must play to their strength, and you must be their cheerleader!

To view the original article in full, visit the following link: https://www.susannemadsen.co.uk/blog/6-principles-for-building-trusting-and-lasting-relationships-with-your-stakeholders