Stakeholder Mapping & Analysis

Identify and prioritise the stakeholders who matter.

Identifying, categorising, and prioritising stakeholders based on their relevance and impact on the project.

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When to use it

Use Stakeholder Mapping & Analysis at the start of a project to identify, categorise and prioritise stakeholders by their relevance and impact. A clear map shows where to focus engagement effort and who must not be overlooked.

Use it when

  • A project is beginning and you need to know who has a stake in it.
  • Engagement effort needs to be focused where it matters most.
  • Some stakeholders risk being missed without a systematic view.

Not the right tool when

  • You already know the stakeholders and need an approach for each. Use Stakeholder Engagement Plan.
  • You want to hear their views directly. Use Stakeholder Interviews.
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Use it with your team

This tool works best in a well-facilitated room.

Using this tool with a skilled facilitator means that discussions are focused, time is used efficiently, and the group moves toward consensus, making the session productive and impactful.