How to enlist support from stakeholders
Build your contacts
Try engaging with people working in each of the stakeholder segments in the table above. Do you have contacts in each of the stakeholder segments you need to liaise with?
There are many ways to build contacts; from use of social media to joining professional bodies.
Prioritise engagement
Which of these stakeholders are relevant for your project? Who do you need to liaise with to review data governance?
Which of these stakeholders come from a non-technical background?
What are their priority areas at the moment? This might be impacted by their role or their seniority.
Does your project need any resources that these stakeholders can help with?
Show how your project supports them with their priorities
What are your key messages when communicating the benefits of data governance to each stakeholder group?
Does your project help them fulfil their priorities?
How will your project help them strengthen existing relationships?
Can you create a network and/or hold regular meetings with stakeholders to share information, build relationships and understand each network members’ priorities and goals?
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