Use in-text citation: I had a major project that I was in charge of puttting togrther with another individual. My sister's was pregnant with her first child and I we had to put together a baby shower. In the context of a baby shower, the stakeholders included the parents-to-be, close family members, friends, and other individuals who have a vested interest in the well-being and future of the baby. These stakeholders influence decisions related to the baby shower, such as the date, location, guest list, gifts, and overall planning. Their input and involvement shaped the nature and success of the baby shower event. By expressing their preferences, providing support, and helping with the arrangements, everyones influence in ensuring that the baby shower met the desires and expectations of the parents-to-be, creating a memorable and enjoyable experience for all involved. Communication between external and internal stakeholders was typically handled through various channels and methods, depending on the nature of the situation and the stakeholders involved. This include meetings, emails, phone calls, and other forms of communication. The goal was to ensure that all stakeholders were informed, engaged, and able to contribute to the decision-making process. In terms of competing objectives, it's not uncommon for different stakeholders to have different goals and priorities. For example, in a business context, shareholders might prioritize financial returns, while employees might prioritize job security and good working conditions. These differing objectives can sometimes lead to conflicts or challenges that need to be managed. In the context of the baby shower, for example, the parents-to-be might had specific ideas about the type of event they wanted, while other family members and friends had different ideas. This lead to competing objectives that need to be negotiated and balanced to ensure a successful event. The key to managing this situation was open and clear communication, negotiation, and compromise. It was important to understand and respect the perspectives of everyone involoved, and to work towards solutions that, as much as possible, meet everyone's needs and expectations. This often involves a process of discussion, feedback, and adjustment until a satisfactory outcome is reached. At the end of it all, everything turned out to be lovely. We had a winter wonderland baby shower and the mom to be felt like the queen for the night. Reference: Watt, A. (2014, August 14). 5. Stakeholder management. Pressbooks. https://opentextbc.ca/projectmanagement/chapter/chapter-5-project-stakeholders-project-management/