Stakeholder Management and Sustainable Development Principles

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts from stakeholder management and sustainable development principles as discussed in the lecture notes.

Stakeholder Management Cycle

A process that includes meeting project and stakeholder needs, delivering action plans, measuring responses, gathering feedback, and refining strategies.

Champion Stakeholder

A stakeholder who fully supports and is actively involved in promoting a project.

Levels of Stakeholder Support

Ranges from championing a project to sabotage, showing varying degrees of support or opposition.

Stakeholder Profiles

Detailed accounts of stakeholders that include their interests, influence, and contacts for effective management.

Power-Interest Grid

A tool for classifying stakeholders based on their level of power and interest in a project.

Internal Stakeholders

Individuals or groups within the organization affected by a project, such as employees and management.

External Stakeholders

Entities outside of the organization that have an interest in the project, such as customers, vendors, and regulators.

Stakeholder Register

A document that records stakeholder information such as names, roles, contact details, and their interests.

Communication Plan

A strategy outlining how to communicate with stakeholders, including methods and frequency of updates.

Engagement Plan

A detailed plan that defines how to interact and influence stakeholders effectively.

Analyze Stakeholders

The process of understanding the perspectives, interests, and influence of various stakeholders on a project.

Community Groups

Local organizations that represent the interests of residents and can support or oppose a project based on their members' views.

Stakeholder Engagement

Involving stakeholders throughout the project to ensure their needs and perspectives are considered.

Risk Management

Identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks followed by coordinated application of resources to minimize and control the probability of unforeseen events.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

A universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030.

Principle of Sustainability in Engineering

Integrating social, economic, and environmental factors in engineering practices to ensure sustainable development.

Stakeholder Analysis

The process of identifying stakeholders, analyzing their interests, and planning how to engage with them.

Influence of Stakeholders

The ability of stakeholders to affect project outcomes based on their level of power and interest.

Compliance

Adhering to laws, regulations, and standards relevant to a project, often viewed as a minimum requirement.

Trust Building

The process of establishing credibility and reliability in communication with stakeholders.

Cost Efficiency

The practice of minimizing costs while achieving the desired outcomes in project management.

Decision Making in Stakeholder Management

Utilizing input from diverse stakeholders to make informed project decisions that benefit all parties.

Engagement Frequency

How often stakeholders are communicated with, based on their level of interest and project influence.

Governance in Engineering Projects

The frameworks and regulations guiding engineering practices to ensure accountability and ethical standards.

Holistic Approach to Stakeholders

Understanding that stakeholder needs and perspectives should be considered at all stages of a project.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Evaluation of the environmental consequences of a project before it is undertaken.

Feedback Mechanisms

Systems for stakeholders to provide input and responses regarding project developments.

Public Consultation

Gathering stakeholder opinions and sentiments through meetings and discussions prior to project implementation.

Sustainable Resource Management

Efficient use and stewardship of natural resources to ensure their availability for future generations.

Diversity in Stakeholder Perspectives

Acknowledging and integrating various viewpoints to enhance project outcomes.

Long-Term Sustainability Goals

Aiming for outcomes that benefit both current and future generations in project planning.

Social Justice in Engineering

Ensuring equity and fairness in project outcomes, involving marginalized or underrepresented communities.

Community Engagement

Collaborating with local communities to understand their needs and incorporate them into project planning.

Stakeholder Reporting

Keeping stakeholders updated on project progress, issues, and milestones through structured documentation.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Working across different fields and sectors to address complex sustainability challenges in engineering.

Climate Change Mitigation

Strategies to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases to combat global warming.

Resilience in Infrastructure

Building systems that can withstand and adapt to changing environmental conditions and stresses.

Principles of Environmental Stewardship

Responsible management of resources to promote ecological health and sustainability.

Effective Communication Strategies

Tailoring communication methods to ensure stakeholder engagement and understanding.