Key stakeholders are by definitioninterested in strategic plansas these directly affect their interests, responsibilities, or roles within the organization. They have the ability to influence the plan's development and implementation and are invested in its outcomes. The IASP SPP curriculum highlights that ignoring stakeholder interest or involvement can lead to resistance or failure in change management. Recognizing varied levels of influence and criticality among stakeholders supports targeted engagement and communication strategies.#IASP SPP Study Guide - Stakeholder Management##Freeman, Strategic Management#