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Treat stakeholder impacts as project inputs
Stakeholders differ in rights, exposure, influence and preferences. Engagement should occur while choices can still change. Record concerns, responses, commitments and grievance pathways; benefit sharing is not a substitute for consent or statutory obligations.
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Working relationship
Stakeholder map = affected interests + rights + impacts + commitments
What to keep separate
Attendance at a meeting does not demonstrate agreement, consent or resolved concerns.
Your task
Prepare an engagement plan with decision points, accessible information and a commitments register.