Stakeholder
A person or group affected by a decision or able to influence its outcome.
Plain English
Someone who cares about or is impacted by the work.
In context
Stakeholders may provide requirements constraints approvals expertise or feedback throughout a project.
Example
“Legal is a stakeholder in the data retention change.”
When you'll hear this
- planning
- decision review
- status communication
Common misunderstanding
A stakeholder is not automatically a decision-maker or project owner.
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Updated: 2026-08-25
