2 Stakeholder Identification Free Online FlashCards

Who counts as a project stakeholder?

Stakeholders are people, groups, or organizations that can affect a project, are affected by it, or have a relevant interest in its outcomes.

Why should a stakeholder list be revisited?

A stakeholder list is a working record. Revisit it as the project and its context change.

What should teams decide when defining stakeholder-identification scope?

Define the analysis scope, including whether it covers internal and external parties, individuals and organizations, and current and potential stakeholders.

Which broad categories help teams search for stakeholders?

Search across governance and funding, delivery, use and impact, and the wider context.

How can a team identify stakeholders systematically?

Use a structured workshop or brainstorming session, review project documents and processes, and ask identified stakeholders to suggest others.

What may a stakeholder record include besides groups?

Where useful, record named individuals as well as the stakeholder groups they represent.

What does a stakeholder’s project relationship describe?

Record how each stakeholder contributes, makes decisions, uses results, or may be affected by the project.

What should a register capture about stakeholder interests?

Record what stakeholders need, value, expect, or may be concerned about. Consider their perspective rather than relying only on the team’s assumptions.

What does stakeholder influence measure?

Influence is the ability to shape decisions, resources, delivery, or others’ views. Note its basis, such as formal authority, expertise, or access to key resources.

How do stakeholder interest and influence differ?

Interest is how much someone cares about an outcome; influence is their ability to shape it. A stakeholder can have high interest but little formal power, or the reverse.

What should the register say about uncertain assessments?

Record how judgments were formed and what still needs checking. Treat influence and interest assessments as reasoned judgments, not objective facts.

What are the limits of a power–interest map?

A power–interest map can summarize the analysis, but it does not replace the stakeholder register or direct validation.