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Analysis setup
Scale: 1 (low) to 10 (high) for both axes
Word and Google Docs exports download an HTML document. Excel exports an `.xls` worksheet, and Google Sheets exports a CSV file that can be imported into Sheets.
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Stakeholder Analysis Builder
Score each stakeholder's influence and interest, then watch them plot live on a 2x2 grid to decide who to manage closely, keep satisfied, keep informed, or simply monitor.
Editable List
Stakeholders
| Stakeholder | Influence (1-10) | Interest (1-10) | Notes |
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Stakeholder Analysis
How to Use This Stakeholder Analysis Builder
List every stakeholder in or around the project, then score their influence (power to affect the outcome) and interest (how much they care about the outcome) from 1 to 10. The chart plots every stakeholder live so the team can build an engagement plan matched to each quadrant.
Quadrant Guide
| Quadrant | Meaning | Engagement Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Manage Closely | High influence, high interest | Engage frequently and involve in key decisions |
| Keep Satisfied | High influence, low interest | Periodic high-level updates, avoid over-communicating detail |
| Keep Informed | Low influence, high interest | Regular detailed updates, useful as champions or feedback sources |
| Monitor | Low influence, low interest | Minimal effort, watch for changes in influence or interest |
Export and Print Options
Use Print / Save PDF to open the browser print dialog and save the finished analysis as a PDF. Use the Word and Excel buttons when you need an editable file for Microsoft Office. Use the Google Doc and Google Sheet buttons when you need a file that can be uploaded or imported into Google Drive.
FAQ
What is a Stakeholder Analysis?
A Stakeholder Analysis identifies everyone with a stake in a project and plots each one by influence (their power to affect the outcome) and interest (how much they care about the outcome) to guide communication and engagement planning.
What does Manage Closely mean?
Manage Closely stakeholders have both high influence and high interest. They should be engaged frequently and involved in key decisions throughout the project.
What is the difference between Keep Satisfied and Keep Informed?
Keep Satisfied stakeholders have high influence but low day-to-day interest, so they need periodic high-level updates. Keep Informed stakeholders have high interest but low influence, so they benefit from regular detailed updates without needing to be consulted on decisions.
When should Stakeholder Analysis be done?
Do it early in project charter or kaizen event planning, alongside RACI and SIPOC work, so the communication plan is built before the project starts, not after resistance appears.