The word is useful when it prevents blind spots. It becomes empty jargon when nobody names which stakeholder actually owns the decision.
Common questions
What does Stakeholder mean in simple terms?+
A stakeholder is a person or group with an interest in a decision. In workplace projects, stakeholders often include HR, IT, facilities, finance, legal, managers and employees.
How does Stakeholder work in practice?+
The word is useful when it prevents blind spots. It becomes empty jargon when nobody names which stakeholder actually owns the decision.