If stakeholders feel that their input is being considered and integrated into the project and they feel valued, they are more likely to provide constant support. This requires a constant flow of communication, and ensuring that stakeholders get the information they require whenever they require it, through a variety of channels.
Communication frequency should be tailored to each stakeholder group. For instance, CEOs could prefer long-term growth and strategic alignment while teams may focus on efficiency improvements. It is important to tailor the content to meet the needs of the people who are involved, avoiding technical language and using non-technical terms for those who have less technological backgrounds.
Providing information through various channels is vital to your acceleration efforts. Meetings, emails, reports on projects, and others are all components of this. Email is an adaptable and flexible tool which can be used to provide updates on projects photographs and news budget updates, as well as contact information. Next steps, top-level strategies, and more can all be delivered via email. It can also be used to collect feedback using surveys and online engagement tools.
Meetings are a great way to communicate with your stakeholders and discuss specific issues, questions or concerns. They can be scheduled on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, and can be a great way to update stakeholders face-to-face. It’s also a great way to gain support for your project and discuss any possible obstacles. Meetings can be recorded and shared with those who were unable to not attend or need to be able to refer to a specific discussion. The summary of the project is a frequently used tool to convey information to all stakeholders. It could be a brief document that includes all relevant information or a more in-depth report tailored to each stakeholder.