Stakeholder Mapping Template

About the Stakeholder Mapping Template

A stakeholder map is a visual tool that helps you categorize people based on their power and interests. This enables you to understand how they may influence your project or have an interest in your product or idea.

However, it is important to note that stakeholder mapping only focuses on the hierarchies within your organization, and it's a widely used project management tool at the beginning of a project. Doing it early can prevent miscommunication, ensure all groups are aligned on objectives, and set expectations about outcomes and results.

How to use the stakeholder map template in Miro

Here are the steps to follow when creating a stakeholder map:

1. Identify stakeholders: Begin by identifying the stakeholders relevant to your project or scenario. These could be people, groups, or organizations interested in your initiative.

2. Easy edititing: Double-click on each shape to add or edit content. Here, you can add details such as the stakeholder's name, role, relationship to the project, and any other relevant information.

3. Make it your own: Use Miro's automated diagramming features to expand your stakeholder map and categorize them accordingly.

4. Invite everyone to join you: If you're working with a team, use Miro's collaboration features to invite team members to the board. This enables real-time collaboration and input.

5. Comments and annotations: Encourage team members to add comments or annotations to the Stakeholder Map. This helps capture additional insights and perspectives.

By following these steps, you can create a comprehensive stakeholder map that includes all relevant people and groups and captures different perspectives and insights.

Why should you use a stakeholder mapping template?

Imagine starting a new project and wanting it to be as successful as possible. You should start asking these questions: Who should you involve? Who should you keep updated? Who is likely to have questions or objections?

That’s when the stakeholder mapping template comes in quite handy from the start, so you can manage stakeholders and assertively communicate with them to move your project forward.

Here are three benefits of stakeholder mapping:

Define your projects well

Stakeholders aren’t just your allies – they can also deliver insights and advice that help you shape your project. When you involve a diverse group of stakeholders from the start, they will help you create the best outline and plan for your project that will set it up for success.

Create a shared understanding from early on

Once you understand your stakeholders and who they are, you can communicate early and often develop a shared understanding of your project. If they grasp the benefits, they are more likely to support you down the line.

Secure resources

Often, stakeholders are the ones who hold the purse strings or have the necessary influence for getting you the resources you need. A stakeholder map will help you identify these individuals more quickly.

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