3 Stakeholder Analysis and Prioritization Free Online FlashCards

What is the purpose of stakeholder analysis?

It helps a project team understand who can affect the work, who will be affected, and how to focus engagement.

Why should stakeholder priorities be revisited?

Treat it as a working view, not a fixed ranking. Interests, influence, and circumstances can change, so review priorities over time.

What does stakeholder influence measure?

Influence is how much a stakeholder can enable, shape, delay, or block decisions and delivery. It can come from authority, resources, expertise, relationships, or influence over others.

What does stakeholder interest measure?

Interest is how concerned or involved a stakeholder is, based on how directly the work relates to their responsibilities, goals, or needs. It is distinct from influence.

What two directions of impact should be assessed?

Assess both the effects the project could have on the stakeholder and how significantly the stakeholder could affect project outcomes. State which direction an impact rating describes.

How should stakeholder expectations be assessed?

Record the outcomes, decisions, information, or involvement they expect, including when they expect them. Ask stakeholders directly where possible instead of treating assumptions as facts.

How should potential stakeholder concerns be recorded?

Record neutrally what stakeholders could lose, find difficult, distrust, or consider a risk. Include uncertainty and possible disagreement.

How should high-influence, high-interest stakeholders be engaged?

Manage them closely: involve them in decisions, discuss trade-offs, and maintain regular two-way contact.

How should high-influence, low-interest stakeholders be engaged?

Keep them satisfied with relevant updates and reassurance, while avoiding unnecessary detail.

How should low-influence, high-interest stakeholders be engaged?

Consult them and keep them informed: listen to concerns, seek feedback, and explain how their input is considered.

How should low-influence, low-interest stakeholders be engaged?

Monitor them and provide appropriate updates, while watching for changes in their position or circumstances.

How can analysis avoid overlooking highly affected people?

Add an impact rating or use an impact–influence map. Prioritize close listening and accessible engagement for highly affected people, even when their formal power is low.