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Relationship Mapping · Convergent Alignment

Stakeholder Analysis

Stakeholder Analysis is a relationship mapping exercise for convergent alignment: it helps participants compare options and move toward a shared decision.

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Medium group (9-25), PairsGROUP SIZE
ActiveENERGY
In person, RemoteSETTING
High cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Problem Specificity This convergent alignment exercise strengthens Problem Specificity, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

How to run it

  1. There are a number of variations in mapping out stakeholders, and a team may changeor add variables to the equation, depending on the circumstances.
  2. The most common way to map is by power and interest.
  3. Power : describes a stakeholder’s level of influence in the system-how much he can direct or coerce a project and other stakeholders.
  4. Interest : describes the degree to which a stakeholder will be affected by the project.
  5. By setting up a matrix with these two axes, you are ready to begin.
  6. Step 1: Create a List of Stakeholder Groups
  7. Who will be responsible or accountable for the project?
  8. This activity supports you to identify your project’s stakeholders.
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Prompts to use +

The most common way to map is by power and interest.

By setting up a matrix with these two axes, you are ready to begin.

Step 1: Create a List of Stakeholder Groups

This activity supports you to identify your project’s stakeholders.

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Stakeholder Analysis. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: The most common way to map is by power and interest.; By setting up a matrix with these two axes, you are ready to begin.; Step 1: Create a List of Stakeholder Groups; This activity supports you to identify your project’s stakeholders.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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