Communicate with stakeholders

• Communicate with stakeholders to understand their perspectives and build support for solutions.

Communication must be seen in the context of broader issues, and the potential risks and unintended consequences must be acknowledged. The analysis suggests that organizations should not seek a one-size-fits-all approach but prepare for diverse and situation-specific dialogues, anticipating changes and challenges. Some organizations have created specialized departments or hired consultants to manage these complexities. Despite the risks, stakeholder dialogue is seen as a positive step in stakeholder management, but it requires a critical and genuine approach to avoid mistrust and unintended negative outcomes. Embracing stakeholder dialogue with depth and sincerity is essential for its success.

Read more in: Crane, A. and Livesey, S., 2017. Are you talking to me?: Stakeholder communication and the risks and rewards of dialogue. In Unfolding stakeholder thinking 2 (pp. 39-52). Routledge.

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