Stakeholders cannot be ignored. Their input matters to the success of the project regardless whether they are onsite or remote. It's true that dealing with them remotely can be sometimes a challenge especially if they are unresponsive, but there are many ways how to deal with that such as: - Ensuring that they're aware of the project and their contribution to it right from the start of the project. - Make the communication plan clear to everyone including escalation channels. - Understand how each remote stakeholder prefers to communicate. - Be effective with e-mails, phone/video conferences. - In case of delays with reponses, highlight the impact, include the sponsor and lastly escalate to management if necessary.

The good old 'remote stakeholder is not responding'. Everyone has a role on a project... there is no such thing to ensure a project success without someone's input. What we really do in real life: - Start documenting your attempts of reaching the stakeholder and highlight any potential risks of delays due to lack of their input. - Unpopular but we all do it: Put his boss in CC or to spice it up boss of his boss. That should do the trick. - Escalate if delays are inevitable.

Reignite Stakeholder Engagement! ?? I suggest: - ?? Reach out through multiple channels (email, chat, video) to find the best way to connect. ?? - ??? Schedule a brief one-on-one meeting to discuss any concerns or obstacles they may face. ?? - ?? Set clear expectations for communication frequency and project updates to enhance accountability. ? - ?? Share project progress and highlight their importance to the project's success. ?? - ?? Offer assistance or resources to help them engage more effectively. ?? - ?? Celebrate their contributions publicly to encourage ongoing participation and commitment. ?? Promote stronger relationships, enhance communication, and ensure project momentum is maintained.

When your remote project stakeholder goes radio silent, it can be pretty frustrating, but there are ways to keep things moving. Start by assessing which parts of the project can proceed without their input and focus on those first. Leverage your team's expertise and collaborate closely to make informed decisions. Try alternative communication methods to gently nudge the stakeholder sometimes a quick text or chat can do wonders where emails fail. Keep a detailed log of decisions and progress so that once they re-engage, you can quickly bring them up to speed.