# Stakeholder: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> A stakeholder is a person or entity that can influence an initiative or be affected by it.
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# Stakeholder

A stakeholder is a person or entity that can influence an initiative or be affected by it

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

It can include users, teams, clients, partners and public bodies. Identifying their needs, responsibilities and influence helps to design participation and decisions. Being a relevant stakeholder does not mean that all their preferences carry the same weight.

Topics

[Strategic design and innovation](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/category/diseno-estrategico-e-innovacion)

## Related concepts

- [SWOT analysis](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/digital-marketing/dafo.html)
- [Benchmarking](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/branding/benchmarking.html)
- [Brainstorming](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/lean/brainstorming.html)