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Stakeholder Matrix

Analyze stakeholder power, interest, and influence to prioritize engagement and tailor communication strategies.

O-M-OPS-STM

Stakeholder Matrix

Analyze stakeholder power, interest, and influence to prioritize engagement and tailor communication strategies.

O-M-OPS-STM

Introduction

Not all stakeholders are equal. This matrix helps prioritize engagement efforts and tailor communication to different audiences based on their power and interest in the transformation.

Phase

Map

Lens

Operations

Purpose

Prioritize stakeholder engagement

Output

Stakeholder Matrix

Who’s Involved

Change managers, project leads, communications team

Duration

2-3 hours

Steps

  1. List all stakeholders affected by or influencing the transformation

  2. Assess power (ability to impact) and interest (level of concern)

  3. Plot stakeholders on the matrix

  4. Determine engagement approach for each quadrant

  5. Plan communication cadence and channels

  6. Assign relationship owners

Template

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By Shaped + SIS Decisions + Milpress

©2026 Orbit Method™

By Shaped + SIS Decisions + Milpress