The stakeholder role is defined as anyone who is materially affected by the outcome
of the project.
Effectively solving any complex problem involves satisfying the needs of a
diverse group of stakeholders. Typically, stakeholders will have different
perspectives on the problem and different needs that must be addressed by the
solution. Many stakeholders are users of the system. Other stakeholders are only
indirect users of the system or are affected only by the business outcomes that
the system influences. Many are economic buyers or champions of the system. An
understanding of who the stakeholders are and their particular needs are key
elements in developing an effective solution.
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Stakeholder