Stakeholder Mapping & Engagement Plan

Laying the Foundations for Strategic Dialogue and Co-Creation in Sustainable Project Management

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This deliverable presents a structured and evidence-informed approach to identifying, categorizing, and engaging key stakeholders relevant to the SPM² initiative. It sets the stage for strategic collaboration, ensuring that sustainability-driven project management is shaped through inclusive, multi-actor dialogue from the very beginning.

What’s Inside

Developed as part of Work Package 2 – Stakeholder Engagement, Needs Analysis, and SPM² Guide Preparation, this deliverable outlines a stakeholder mapping methodology aligned with best practices in stakeholder theory and sustainable development frameworks. The report categorizes stakeholders across policy, education, industry, civil society, and professional communities—ensuring full coverage of the sustainable project management ecosystem.

Key highlights include:

• A typology of over 100 identified stakeholders across local, national, and EU levels
• Engagement matrix structured by interest/influence analysis
• Tailored strategies for outreach, consultation, and sustained involvement
• Integration with the future SPM² Guide and Competency Framework development

How It Was Developed

📚 Desk research of EU frameworks, stakeholder theory, and sustainability networks
📍 Stakeholder mapping workshops across 5 participating countries
🗣️ Focused consultations with project partners and external advisors
🧩 Alignment with project’s long-term policy, educational, and capacity-building goals

Who Is It For?

• Project leaders and managers seeking to build robust sustainability partnerships
• Universities and training providers designing stakeholder-informed programs
• Policymakers and funding agencies aiming for cross-sectoral alignment in project planning
• NGOs and civil society actors engaging with sustainability transitions
• All SPM² partners preparing for participatory activities, surveys, and piloting initiatives

✅ Status: Completed – Full Report Available

You can access and read the full deliverable here: