Conduct operational reviews and/or periodic checkpoints with stakeholders in order to obtain feedback and corrections to the work in progress and planned work.
Recognize and act on mentoring opportunities
Recognize the rule of culture and the impact on communication with stakeholders
Leverage stakeholder analysis done by the project manager
Perform stakeholder analysis through historical analysis, personal experience, interviews, knowledge base, review of formal agreements (for example, request for proposal (RFP), request for information (RFI), contracts), and input from other sources in order to create the stakeholder management plan.
Match tools to scenarios (e.g., user stories, use cases, etc.).
Balance development of deliverable units and risk reduction efforts by incorporating both value producing and risk reducing work into the backlog in order to maximize the total value proposition over time.
Promote team performance through the application of emotional intelligence
Manage stakeholder risk appetite and attitudes
Manage stakeholders effectively
Negotiate the support of stakeholders, including sponsors, for the program while setting clear expectations and acceptance criteria (for example, KPIs) for the program benefits in order to achieve and maintain their alignment to the program objectives.
Identify the requirements gathering approach for a situation (e.g., conduct stakeholder interviews, surveys, workshops, lessons learned, etc.).
Assess behavior through the use of personality indicators
Re-prioritize requirements periodically in order to reflect changes in the environment and stakeholder needs or preferences in order to maximize the value.
Engage stakeholders in the risk prioritization process
Define scope and drive projects by focusing on project outcomes or missions