Project Stakeholder Engagement

Pernille Eskerod is professor of management and organizational behaviour at Webster Vienna Private University, Austria. She holds a Ph.D. in business administration and has a long academic career within project management, focusing on project stakeholder engagement. Pernille also teaches and supervises at the WU Executive Academy in Vienna. She has an extensive academic publication record, establishing herself as a leading authority in the field.Anna Lund Jepsen is associate professor of economics and business administration at the University of Southern Denmark, Denmark. She holds a Ph.D. in economics and business administration. Anna’s research focuses on project management, with particular emphasis on stakeholder engagement and project portfolio management. Her teaching experience includes numerous project management courses, working with both full-time students and professional master’s students.

Project Stakeholder Engagement: Analysis, Involvement, and Communication is a new intrinsic step to reanalyse and upgrade our knowledge in stakeholder-based management, which is currently a top actual in corporate value increase. The authors provide us with practical tools and approaches to lead business sustainable growth through modern and useful communications, and dealings with key external and internal stakeholders.The research by Pernille Eskerod and Anna Lund Jepsen will undoubtedly enable readers to identify the best practice in the stakeholders engagement programs that can be properly implemented for long-run sustainable business growth.- Dr. Emil Martirosyan, Webster Vienna Private University, 2026Project Stakeholder Engagement: Analysis, Involvement, and Communication offers a clear and well-structured exploration of stakeholder engagement as a core element of effective project management. The book systematically guides readers through the conceptual foundations of stakeholder theory and its application in projects, addressing key questions such as stakeholder identification, prioritisation, contribution, and information gathering. By presenting engagement as a dynamic and learnable process, the authors provide a coherent framework that supports informed decision-making and purposeful interaction throughout the project lifecycle.Distinguished by its strong pedagogical orientation, the book successfully bridges theory and practice through research-based models, illustrative examples, mini-cases, and comprehensive case studies. The inclusion of practical tools, engagement planning guidance, and supporting teaching materials makes it a valuable resource for both learning and application. This text will appeal to students, educators, and practitioners seeking a rigorous yet accessible treatment of stakeholder engagement, and it stands as a robust contribution to contemporary project management literature.- Manuel F. Morales Contreras, Vice Dean International Relations, Comillas Pontifical University, 2026Project Stakeholder Engagement: Analysis, Involvement, and Communication offers a vital primer on stakeholder engagement tailored specifically to project environments. It adeptly navigates stakeholder motivations, prioritisation strategies, and pragmatic protocols for interaction, communication, and involvement—making it indispensable in today's VUCA landscape, where projects drive sustainability, global trade, and geopolitical imperatives. Enriched with concise mini-case studies and comprehensive extended analyses, the book delivers profound insights, proving an invaluable resource for scholars, practitioners, and anyone engaged with this pivotal dimension of Project Management.- Ken Chung, University of Sydney, 2026Project Stakeholder Engagement is an excellent and timely resource for understanding stakeholder engagement in projects. Combining the latest research with rich practical examples, Eskerod and Jepsen provide a comprehensive overview of key concepts, frameworks, and practices for engaging project stakeholders in complex project environments. This book is a must-have for anyone working with or studying project stakeholder engagement!- Professor Kirsi Aaltonen, University of Oulu, Finland, 2026

• 1. Stakeholder engagement: A key to good project management 2. The stakeholder concept: Origin and development 3. The basic elements 4. Who are the stakeholders? 5. Will the stakeholder contribute? 6. Which stakeholders should you prioritize? 7. Sources of information about stakeholders 8. Stakeholder engagement 9. Communication efforts 10. The engagement plan 11. Complex, but can be learnt