What are the levels of stakeholder engagement (unaware/resistant/neutral/supportive/leading)?

Stakeholder engagement levels describe their attitude and degree of participation in the project:

• Unaware — the stakeholder is unaware of the project or its impact.
• Resistant — the stakeholder has a negative attitude towards the project and may hinder its implementation.
• Neutral — the stakeholder has no expressed position and does not influence the project positively or negatively.
• Supportive — the stakeholder has a positive attitude towards the project and is willing to help.
• Leading — an active participant, a leader who promotes and supports the project at a high level.

Understanding these levels helps to effectively manage communication and stakeholder engagement.