Consider the following potential obstacles in consulting with stakeholders, and address each. Draw on examples you or others may have encountered within a workplace.

1.You may not have the visible leadership position with whom a stakeholder normally deals

2.A stakeholder may expect the Human Resources manager to ask these questions

3.The stakeholder is a major voice on cultural change impacting on diversity in their organisation

4.You encounter stakeholders from different backgrounds and cultures with very strong but varying views on diversity

5.You might encounter a stakeholder who considers your organisation is too focused on compliance issues

6.You may have a limited budget to conduct stakeholder analysis successfully or to the extent you see as necessary

7.You feel isolated because you have limited internal support or resources for this policy.