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Stakeholder Analysis

This template facilitates a structured approach to identifying and analyzing key stakeholders for a project or business initiative. Use it to understand stakeholder interests, influence, and potential impact.

Updated 3d ago
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Company Letterhead

{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

1. Project/Initiative Overview

1.1 Project/Initiative Name: {{project_name}}

1.2 Date of Analysis: {{date_of_analysis}}

1.3 Brief Description: {{project_description}}

1.4 Project Manager/Lead: {{project_manager}}

2. Stakeholder Identification

2.1 Identify all individuals, groups, or organizations that are affected by or can affect the project/initiative.

2.2 Categories of Stakeholders (Internal, External, etc.): {{stakeholder_categories}}

2.3 Initial List of Stakeholders:

- {{stakeholder_1_name}} (e.g., Employees, Customers, Suppliers, Investors, Government, Community)

- {{stakeholder_2_name}}

- {{stakeholder_3_name}}

- {{stakeholder_n_name}}

3. Stakeholder Analysis Matrix

For each identified stakeholder, assess the following:

3.1 Stakeholder Name: {{stakeholder_name}}

3.2 Role/Position: {{stakeholder_role}}

3.3 Key Interests/Expectations: What does the stakeholder want or expect from the project? {{interests_expectations}}

3.4 Level of Influence (High, Medium, Low): How much power or ability do they have to impact the project? {{level_of_influence}}

3.5 Level of Impact (High, Medium, Low): How much is the stakeholder affected by the project outcomes? {{level_of_impact}}

3.6 Attitude/Stance (Supportive, Neutral, Opposed): What is their general disposition towards the project? {{attitude_stance}}

3.7 Potential Risks/Threats: What negative impacts could this stakeholder pose? {{potential_risks}}

3.8 Potential Opportunities/Contributions: What positive contributions could this stakeholder offer? {{potential_opportunities}}

4. Prioritization of Stakeholders

4.1 Based on influence and impact, categorize stakeholders (e.g., Key Players, Keep Satisfied, Keep Informed, Minimal Effort).

4.2 List of Prioritized Stakeholders:

- {{prioritized_stakeholder_1}} (Category: {{category_1}})

- {{prioritized_stakeholder_2}} (Category: {{category_2}})

- {{prioritized_stakeholder_n}} (Category: {{category_n}})

5. Engagement Strategy

For each prioritized stakeholder, outline the communication and engagement plan:

5.1 Stakeholder Name: {{engagement_stakeholder_name}}

5.2 Desired Outcome from Engagement: What do we want to achieve with this stakeholder? {{desired_outcome}}

5.3 Communication Method(s): How will we communicate with them (e.g., meetings, reports, emails, workshops)? {{communication_methods}}

5.4 Frequency of Communication: How often will we engage? {{communication_frequency}}

5.5 Key Messages: What information do we need to convey? {{key_messages}}

5.6 Responsible Person: Who is in charge of this engagement? {{responsible_person}}

6. Monitoring and Review

6.1 How often will the stakeholder analysis be reviewed and updated? {{review_frequency}}

6.2 Triggers for re-evaluation: When might a full re-assessment be necessary (e.g., major project changes, new regulations)? {{re_evaluation_triggers}}

6.3 Document any changes or updates to the stakeholder landscape: {{updates_notes}}

Signature Block

Prepared By: {{preparer_name}}

Title: {{preparer_title}}

Date: {{signature_date}}

_____________________________

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