Business Analyst: What is a stakeholder vs end user?

Stakeholder — anyone affected. End user — person who uses system.

Stakeholder:

• Broad group.
• May not use system.
• Includes sponsors, managers.
• Various interests.

End User:

• Uses system directly.
• Provides feedback.
• Subset of stakeholders.
• Focused on usability.

Example:

Key differences:

• Stakeholder — interest in project.
• End user — uses the product.