This book provides you with the Stakeholder Acceptance and Stakeholder Management information you need to plan, setup, run and deliver a programme comprising of any number of projects. It is exhaustive, in depth and treats the underpinning factors and features of what is required to deliver a programme successfully. Depending on the size of the engagement or initiative, programme managers or senior management will find that they can use the steps described in this book to develop and tailor their programme structure to the appropriate size. Each discipline comprises of the main functions and each function drills down providing details of what is required to plan, setup, run and deliver that function. Each function details the required expertise necessary to carry out and implement the responsibilities. The fundamental inputs and output deliverables necessary to progress each discipline and function are provided. Inputs from prior stages feed into the next and future stages in the programme plan and life cycle. Within each functional area you will find vital steps and recommendations. By following the vital steps a program Manager or Senior Manager will be able to fulfil best practice activities and steps that result in the desired outcome.