Stakeholder Analysis
Identification and assessment of all relevant interest groups in a project or initiative for targeted engagement and communication planning.
Prompt template
Conduct a comprehensive stakeholder analysis for [PROJECT/INITIATIVE/ORGANIZATION]. **Project goal:** [DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT AND ITS OBJECTIVE] **Analysis steps:** **1. Stakeholder Identification** Identify all relevant stakeholder groups: - Internal stakeholders (management, teams, works council, etc.) - External stakeholders (customers, suppliers, authorities, media, etc.) - Indirect affected parties (residents, public, NGOs) **2. Stakeholder Evaluation Matrix** Assess each stakeholder by: - Influence / power over the project (1-5) - Interest in the project / degree of impact (1-5) - Current attitude (strongly supportive / neutral / strongly opposed) - Estimated resistance to change **3. Power-Interest Matrix** Place stakeholders in four quadrants: - High power, high interest → Manage closely - High power, low interest → Keep satisfied - Low power, high interest → Keep informed - Low power, low interest → Monitor **4. Communication & Engagement Strategy** For each key stakeholder: - Communication goals and messages - Preferred channels and frequency - Planned engagement activities **5. Risks from Stakeholder Conflicts** - Potential conflicts between stakeholders - De-escalation strategies Create a clear stakeholder table as a summary.
Replace placeholders in [square brackets]: [PROJECT/INITIATIVE/ORGANIZATION][DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT AND ITS OBJECTIVE]
How to use this template
Copy the prompt, replace the placeholders in square brackets with your details and paste it into the AI assistant of your choice. The more precise your details, the better the result.
Tips for better results
- List all stakeholders you are aware of before running the prompt
- Consider 'silent' stakeholders who are indirectly affected
- Ask for concrete communication templates for key stakeholders
- Update the analysis at each major project milestone
Suitable open models
The selection names current open models as a starting point for your own tests. It is not a measurement for this template.
Keywords: #stakeholder #communication #project-management #engagement