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The purpose of this article is to demonstrate, based on an extensive study of the Shell-led Camisea gas project in Peru, how what we believe to be a new approach to dealing with stakeholders, focusing on sense-making and combining industry dynamics and stakeholder empowerment, was developed. The project’s success was measured by the fact that, unlike similar projects around the world, it did not meet with major opposition during its 4-year life span. Those involved in the Camisea project succeeded in creating an open approach to building stakeholder relationships, allowing them to navigate through a number of diverse and challenging socio-political and ecological issues. An integral part of Shell’s approach was acting upon its commitment to high standards of operation and values. The insights from this case clearly indicate that stakeholder management and theorizing can profit from a less controlled, open and sense-making oriented strategizing with stakeholders.
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Shell as well as the stakeholders interrogated have been providing the data for the study. All analysis and conclusions are the author’s responsibility.
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Schmitt, R. Dealing with Wicked Issues: Open Strategizing and the Camisea Case. J Bus Ethics 96 (Suppl 1), 11–19 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-011-0938-2
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