🤝 Stakeholder Management
Identifying, engaging, and aligning stakeholders throughout a project.
Stakeholder mapping
Power/Interest grid
| Low interest | High interest | |
|---|---|---|
| High power | Keep satisfied | Manage closely |
| Low power | Monitor | Keep informed |
RACI matrix
| Role | Definition |
|---|---|
| Responsible | Does the work |
| Accountable | Final decision maker (one per task) |
| Consulted | Provides input before a decision |
| Informed | Notified after a decision |
Communication plan by stakeholder
| Stakeholder | Frequency | Format | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sponsor | Bi-weekly | 1:1 meeting | Progress, risks, decisions needed |
| Team | Daily | Standup | Blockers, today's focus |
| Client | Weekly | Email/report | Milestones, deliverables |
| Leadership | Monthly | Dashboard | KPIs, strategic alignment |
Best practices
- Identify stakeholders at project kickoff, not mid-project
- Understand each stakeholder's motivations and concerns
- Tailor communication style and depth to the audience
- Document decisions and share with all relevant parties
- Manage expectations proactively — no surprises