Cross-Functional · Playbook · Intermediate · Saves 25+ hours
Stakeholder Management Guide
A guide for managing project stakeholders.
What's included
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Identification
- Interest/influence mapping
- Engagement strategy
- Engagement Tactics
- Communication planning
- Meeting management
- Feedback collection
- Issue Management
- Conflict resolution
- Escalation handling
- Relationship repair
Best used when
- Complex stakeholder landscapes
- Cross-functional projects
- Executive-level initiatives
- Change management efforts
Why this is Gold
Stakeholder issues derail projects. This guide prevents and resolves issues.
The template
The Template
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Stakeholder Analysis Template
STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS
PROJECT: _______________
| Stakeholder | Role | Interest | Influence | Engagement |
|-------------|------|----------|-----------|------------|
| | | ☐H ☐M ☐L | ☐H ☐M ☐L | ☐Keep satisfied |
| | | ☐H ☐M ☐L | ☐H ☐M ☐L | ☐Manage closely |
| | | ☐H ☐M ☐L | ☐H ☐M ☐L | ☐Keep informed |
| | | ☐H ☐M ☐L | ☐H ☐M ☐L | ☐Monitor |
Stakeholder Map
INTEREST/INFLUENCE GRID
HIGH INFLUENCE
│
Keep │ Manage
Satisfied │ Closely
│
────────────────┼────────────────
│ HIGH
Monitor │ Keep INTEREST
│ Informed
│
LOW INFLUENCE
Stakeholder Engagement Plan
ENGAGEMENT PLAN
STAKEHOLDER: _______________
Current attitude: ☐ Supportive ☐ Neutral ☐ Resistant
Target attitude: ☐ Supportive ☐ Neutral
ENGAGEMENT APPROACH:
Communication frequency: _______________
Communication method: _______________
Key messages: _______________
Concerns to address: _______________
ENGAGEMENT ACTIONS:
☐ _______________
☐ _______________
☐ _______________
Owner: _______________
Stakeholder Communication Matrix
| Stakeholder | Information | Frequency | Channel | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sponsor | Full status | Weekly | 1:1 | PM |
| Team | Progress | Daily | Standup | PM |
| Executives | Summary | Monthly | PM | |
| Users | Updates | As needed | Newsletter | Comms |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Stakeholder Management Guide?
A guide for managing project stakeholders.
Who is the Stakeholder Management Guide for?
It is built for Cross-Functionals and their teams working on Project Management. The AI coach adapts it to your company, stage, and goals.
How long does the Stakeholder Management Guide take to use?
It saves roughly 25+ hours versus building from scratch. Our AI coach can tailor the playbook to your situation in minutes, then hand you a step-by-step plan.
Is the Stakeholder Management Guide free?
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How does the AI coach help with the Stakeholder Management Guide?
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