The craft of meaningful stakeholder engagement in social science research: Lessons from a Research Project on Leadership and (In)equality in Greenland

This research practitioner perspective explores the craft of conducting research with a focus on meaningful stakeholder engagement in the context of a study on gender in(equality) in Greenland. The chapter discusses how meaningful stakeholder engagement contributes relevant knowledge about a particular topic and has a social impact for stakeholders engaged in meaningful dialogues. It delves into the methodological considerations and reflexive processes involved in developing knowledge through interactions with stakeholders. The study, titled “Please, get the coffee! An empirical analysis of gender (in)equality in Greenlandic organizations”, exemplifies how meaningful stakeholder engagement contributes relevant knowledge and social impact. The discussion emphasizes the situational and context-specific nature of knowledge creation, highlighting the importance of ongoing, trustful relationships with stakeholders for meaningful engagement. The chapter concludes by addressing the ethical dimensions and generalizability of the craft of meaningful stakeholder engagement.