week 6 – Darrel Hicks
Respond by Day 5 to two colleagues whose views on stakeholders differed from yours.
Hello,
There are a variety of stakeholder committees that can exist. Therefore, it is crucial that caution and care is taken when determining what stakeholders’ committees would best benefit a project. Three committees that can play critical roles for the lifetime of a project are the following:
1). Stakeholder relationship committees – “includes a broad range of stakeholders, including members of the general public, elected officials, and stakeholders who represent agencies, interest groups, and organizations. Its members include representatives of education, development and planning, health, housing, social justice, urban design, environmental, business and industry, and governmental groups, among others.” (Department of Transportation, n.d., para. 1)
2). Stakeholder advisory committee – includes a variety of individuals that range from finance officers to workers “advisory committees that will guide and support future budgeting practices, special education programing, and oversee the capital plan implementation for the district.” (Atlanta Public Schools, 2019, para. 1)
3). Stakeholders committee – Includes staff, leaders, and other important individuals with project involvement; “The role of the finance committee is primarily to provide financial oversight for the organization. Typical task areas for small and midsized groups include budgeting and financial planning, financial reporting, and the creation and monitoring of internal controls and accountability policies” (Foley, H. E., 2007, para. 1)
Diversity is important and does occur within committees. Diversity among stakeholders is important and can prove to be beneficial to a project and those involved. Diversity offers different views and opinions. Diversity in committees will ensure that differing views are reflected throughout a project.
Department of Transportation. (n.d.)., Stakeholders’ Committee. Retrieved From, https://www.dot.ny.gov/i81opportunities/stakeholders-committee, on April 2, 2019
Atlanta Public School. (2019)., Stakeholder Advisory Committees. Retrieved From, https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/44029, on April 2, 2019
Foley, H. E. (2007)., Reporting and Operations. Retrieved From, https://www.nonprofitaccountingbasics.org/reporting-operations/finance-committee-committee-chair-responsibilities, on April 2, 2019
Thanks,
Darrel Elese Hicks
