# Stakeholder Analysis Template
## Project: [Project Name]
**Date Created**: [YYYY-MM-DD]
**Prepared By**: [Business Analyst Name]
**Last Updated**: [YYYY-MM-DD]
**Version**: [1.0]
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## 1. Stakeholder Identification
### 1.1 Stakeholder Register
| ID | Stakeholder Name/Group | Role/Title | Department | Contact Information |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| SH-001 | [Name] | [Title] | [Department] | [Email/Phone] |
| SH-002 | [Name] | [Title] | [Department] | [Email/Phone] |
| SH-003 | [Name] | [Title] | [Department] | [Email/Phone] |
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## 2. Stakeholder Analysis Matrix
### 2.1 Power-Interest Grid
| Stakeholder ID | Name | Power (High/Low) | Interest (High/Low) | Classification |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| SH-001 | [Name] | High | High | **Manage Closely** |
| SH-002 | [Name] | High | Low | **Keep Satisfied** |
| SH-003 | [Name] | Low | High | **Keep Informed** |
| SH-004 | [Name] | Low | Low | **Monitor** |
**Classifications Explained**:
* **Manage Closely** (High Power, High Interest): Key decision-makers requiring frequent engagement
* **Keep Satisfied** (High Power, Low Interest): Must be kept satisfied but not overwhelmed with details
* **Keep Informed** (Low Power, High Interest): Regular updates to maintain support
* **Monitor** (Low Power, Low Interest): Minimal effort, monitor for changes
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## 3. Detailed Stakeholder Profiles
### Stakeholder Profile: [SH-001] [Name]
**Role**: [Title/Position]
**Department/Organization**: [Department]
**Power Level**: High / Medium / Low
**Interest Level**: High / Medium / Low
**Stake in Project**:
[What does this stakeholder stand to gain or lose from the project?]
**Expectations**:
* [Expectation 1]
* [Expectation 2]
* [Expectation 3]
**Concerns/Objections**:
* [Concern 1]
* [Concern 2]
**Influence**:
[How can this stakeholder impact the project? What authority do they have?]
**Current Attitude**:
* ☐ Champion (Actively promotes the project)
* ☐ Supporter (Agrees with project goals)
* ☐ Neutral (No strong opinion)
* ☐ Critic (Has concerns or objections)
* ☐ Blocker (Actively opposes the project)
**Desired Attitude**: [What attitude change is needed?]
**Communication Preferences**:
* **Frequency**: [Daily / Weekly / Bi-weekly / Monthly / As needed]
* **Method**: [Email / Meetings / Reports / Dashboard / Presentations]
* **Level of Detail**: [High-level summary / Detailed status / Specific metrics]
* **Preferred Format**: [Written reports / Verbal updates / Visual dashboards]
**Engagement Strategy**:
[How will you keep this stakeholder engaged and supportive?]
* [Strategy 1]
* [Strategy 2]
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### Stakeholder Profile: [SH-002] [Name]
[Repeat structure for each key stakeholder]
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## 4. Stakeholder Influence Network
**Key Relationships**:
[Document relationships and influence between stakeholders]
* [Stakeholder A] influences [Stakeholder B] through [relationship/mechanism]
* [Stakeholder C] defers to [Stakeholder D] on [specific topics]
* [Stakeholder E] and [Stakeholder F] have conflicting interests regarding [issue]
**Coalition Analysis**:
* **Supporting Coalition**: [List stakeholders likely to support the project]
* **Neutral Group**: [List stakeholders who are neutral]
* **Opposing Coalition**: [List stakeholders with concerns or opposition]
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## 5. Communication Plan
| Stakeholder | Communication Type | Frequency | Owner | Method/Format |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| [Name/Group] | [Status update] | [Weekly] | [BA/PM name] | [Email report] |
| [Name/Group] | [Steering meeting] | [Monthly] | [PM name] | [Presentation] |
| [Name/Group] | [Demo/Review] | [Sprint end] | [BA name] | [Live demo] |
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## 6. Stakeholder Requirements and Needs
| Stakeholder | Key Requirements | Priority | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| [Name] | [Requirement 1] | High/Med/Low | [Met/In Progress/Not Met] |
| [Name] | [Requirement 2] | High/Med/Low | [Met/In Progress/Not Met] |
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## 7. Risk Assessment
### Stakeholder-Related Risks
| Risk ID | Risk Description | Stakeholder | Probability | Impact | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| SR-001 | [Risk description] | [Name] | H/M/L | H/M/L | [Mitigation approach] |
| SR-002 | [Risk description] | [Name] | H/M/L | H/M/L | [Mitigation approach] |
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## 8. Change Management Considerations
### Impact Assessment
| Stakeholder Group | Change Impact | Resistance Level | Change Readiness | Support Needed |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| [Group 1] | High/Medium/Low | High/Medium/Low | Ready/Hesitant/Resistant | [Training/Coaching/etc.] |
| [Group 2] | High/Medium/Low | High/Medium/Low | Ready/Hesitant/Resistant | [Training/Coaching/etc.] |
### Resistance Management
**Potential Sources of Resistance**:
* [Resistance 1]: [Description and affected stakeholders]
* [Resistance 2]: [Description and affected stakeholders]
**Mitigation Strategies**:
* [Strategy 1]: [How to address resistance]
* [Strategy 2]: [How to build support]
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## 9. Engagement Tracking
### Engagement Log
| Date | Stakeholder | Activity | Key Takeaways | Follow-up Actions | Owner |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| YYYY-MM-DD | [Name] | [Meeting/Email/etc.] | [Summary] | [Action items] | [Name] |
| YYYY-MM-DD | [Name] | [Meeting/Email/etc.] | [Summary] | [Action items] | [Name] |
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## 10. Governance and Decision Rights
| Decision Type | Decision Maker(s) | Consulted | Informed |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| [Scope changes] | [Name(s)] | [Names] | [Names] |
| [Budget approval] | [Name(s)] | [Names] | [Names] |
| [Architecture decisions] | [Name(s)] | [Names] | [Names] |
**RACI Matrix** (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed):
| Activity | [Stakeholder 1] | [Stakeholder 2] | [Stakeholder 3] | [Stakeholder 4] |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| [Activity 1] | R | A | C | I |
| [Activity 2] | C | R | A | I |
| [Activity 3] | I | C | R | A |
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## 11. Success Metrics
**Stakeholder Engagement Metrics**:
* **Participation Rate**: [% of stakeholders attending meetings/reviews]
* **Feedback Quality**: [Number of actionable inputs received]
* **Attitude Shifts**: [Number of stakeholders moving to more supportive positions]
* **Issue Resolution**: [Time to resolve stakeholder concerns]
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## 12. Review and Updates
**Review Frequency**: [Monthly / Quarterly]
**Next Review Date**: [YYYY-MM-DD]
**Update Triggers**:
* Significant project changes
* New stakeholders identified
* Major shift in stakeholder attitudes
* Organizational changes
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## 13. Revision History
| Version | Date | Author | Changes |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1.0 | YYYY-MM-DD | [Name] | Initial stakeholder analysis |
| 1.1 | YYYY-MM-DD | [Name] | [Description of changes] |