Stakeholder Management

A project can have every permit in place and still lose the right to proceed in practical terms. The gate may stay locked.

Social license to operate is not permanent. Community acceptance can weaken as projects move from approval into construction, operations, expansion, and decommissioning. This article explores how unmet commitments, disruption, contractor behavior, weak grievance handling, and changing stakeholder expectations can erode trust and create real project risk.

Engagement can become noise. On complex capital projects, teams often respond to uncertainty by adding more communication: another workshop, another weekly forum, another survey, another regulator touchpoint, another readiness review, another interface meeting.

A community garden promoting local sustainability and biodiversity As the spotlight on ESG initiatives brightens, the risk of greenwashing, the misleading portrayal of a company's environmental efforts, grows. This blog post offers actionable tips for ESG professionals to ensure their claims are genuine and not just marketing tactics.

Projects thrive or fail based on their ability to adapt. In dynamic environments, whether it’s construction, oil and gas, IT, or infrastructure, plans rarely unfold exactly as anticipated.

In project management, communication is not just an exchange of words or data; it is the glue that holds projects together. A project may have the best resources, a clear scope, and skilled team members, but without effective communication, even the most well-structured plans can unravel.

The oil and gas industry has been a driving force in the global economy for decades, fueling transportation, manufacturing, and everyday energy needs. However, as awareness about climate change and environmental degradation grows, the industry faces critical sustainability challenges in project management.

Stakeholder influence mapping is a powerful strategy in project management. It enables professionals to identify all stakeholders and understand their varying levels of influence and interest in a project.

In project management, working with Very Very Important Persons (VVIPs) - such as top executives, government officials, or influential VIPs - can lead to both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. The expectations of VVIPs are often heightened, demanding a careful and thoughtful approach.

In project management, managing stakeholder expectations is a critical skill that can decide the fate of any project. Stakeholders range from the community, government entities, partners, team members, clients, investors and end-users.

Professionals often navigate complex relationships with various stakeholders. One of the most difficult situations can arise when they encounter unethical requests.

In the oil and gas industry, where complexities abound, understanding and managing stakeholders is crucial for project success. The stakes are high, both financially and environmentally.