Self-assessment | Meaningful Stakeholder Dialogue

Advisory report

Meaningful Stakeholder Dialogue

Introduction

In this advisory report, you will see where your company stands on meaningful stakeholder dialogue. Based on your answers, it highlights what is already going well and where there are opportunities to act.

Score by category

This section shows your score for each category, giving you a first indication of where you stand. Use this overview to identify which areas have a solid foundation and where further steps are possible or needed.


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Organisation and implementation

The foundation for good organisation is there, but there are still limitations in execution. You may have mapped your stakeholders but lack clear working agreements between colleagues. Or you consider practical aspects when organising dialogue but are not yet collaborating with partners.

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Action points

This section highlights the statements where you answered “partly,” “no,” or “don’t know.”
For each statement, you will find a short explanation and suggestions for first next steps. See these not as shortcomings, but as practical starting points to strengthen your approach step by step.


Is stakeholder dialogue new for your company? Then start small. For example, begin with a stakeholder you already know to test your approach, or set up a pilot to try things out in practice in a low-threshold way. Focus on learning and improving, not on getting everything perfect right away.

Hieronder zie je het advies per vraag op basis van jouw ingevulde antwoorden. Kijk bij Goed op orde, Extra aandracht of Verbeterpunten om de adviezen te lezen. Pak als eerste de aandachts- en verbeterpunten aan. Kijk daarna of je punten nog verder kunt verbeteren, die je al goed op orde hebt.

Strategic embedding

The following questions address the support, capacity, and clarity within your company to engage with stakeholders in a meaningful way.

2. Stakeholder dialogue is embedded in our responsible business conduct (RBC) policy.

"Als stakeholderdialoog is vastgelegd in beleid, is duidelijk dat het geen losse activiteit is maar onderdeel van hoe het bedrijf werkt. Dat geeft richting aan medewerkers en schept heldere verwachtingen bij stakeholders.

2. Stakeholder dialogue is embedded in our responsible business conduct (RBC) policy.

When stakeholder dialogue is embedded in RBC policy, it becomes clear that it is not a standalone activity, but part of how the company operates. This provides direction to employees and sets clear expectations for stakeholders.

Suggested action

  • Does your company not have RBC policy yet? Start by writing down why you want to engage with stakeholders, what you aim to achieve, and the principles guiding your approach.
  • Already have an RBC policy? Check how stakeholder dialogue is included. This can range from a short paragraph to a reference to more extensive stakeholder engagement policies. Identify gaps or areas for improvement. Use examples and guidance from the tool ‘Internal alignment for successful dialogue’ and adjust the policy where needed

What’s already in place - nice work!

This section gives an overview of the statements you answered “yes” to. It shows which elements of meaningful stakeholder dialogue are already in place within your company.

Strategic embedding

3. Employees have sufficient time and budget for stakeholder dialogue

This report is your starting point for embedding meaningful stakeholder dialogue within your company. Need help translating these insights into practice? Visit the website or get in touch via secretariaatimvo@ser.nl.

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