PROJECT TASK

Working for a construction company that builds bridges. The CEO has appointed Mr. X to lead the high profile project to build a bridge over the N1 highway near Sandton. The bridge will cost R20m and is estimated to take SIX (6) months to complete. Due to numerous accidents of people trying to cross the highway, this project has become an urgent project coming from the minister of transport's office. The CEO has entrusted Mr. X with this project due to his excellent track record. One of his most important tasks is to manage the different project stakeholders so that the minister's office is not inundated with numerous stakeholder concerns like with other similar projects that has occurred in the past.

Answer ALL the questions in this section.

Question 1 (20 Marks)

Stakeholder engagement and stakeholder management are arguably the most important ingredients for successful project delivery. Chose FOUR (4) of the key principles of stakeholder engagement and discuss how Mr. X will manage his project stakeholders prudently.

Question 2 (20 Marks)

Identify FIVE (5) stakeholders and provide a detailed discussion of their concerns/involvement in Mr. X's project. The discussion should include what measures he will put in place to ensure that these stakeholders are satisfied at all times during his project life cycle.