Stakeholder interview

A stakeholder interview is a form of assessment in which students conduct an interview with a person who is a stakeholder related to the topic they are learning about. For example, this could be an entrepreneur, a policymaker, an expert, a customer or a user. Students prepare a set of questions and then lead the interview to gather information about the topic. You can let them process this interview and the information from it in different ways, such as a written report, article or a video.

You can use the stakeholder interview to test knowledge and also different skills such as:

1. Preparation - you test how well students have prepared for the interview by analysing the questions and topic.
2. Interview skills - you test students on their skills in asking questions, triggering a conversation and listening to the answers.
3. Analysis - you test students on their ability to analyse and interpret the information gathered from the interview.
4. Communication - you test students on their ability to communicate the information clearly and effectively.
5. Reflection - you test students on their ability to reflect on their own performance and the recommendations they make for improvement.

A stakeholder interview is a good way for students to work with real situations and real problems. This helps them develop their professional skills and understanding of their field.

Want to know more?

• Stakeholder engagement in education and research toolbox - Vrije Universiteit
• Spectrum of stakeholder engagement in service learning - Vrije Universiteit

See also: Onderzoek, Projecten en Producten, Productontwerp, Casusopdracht, Bedrijfsbezoek.