Keep humans at heart of a project by mapping people who have a stake in its success
Whether you’re kicking off a new project or looking to map an existing workflow, keep humans at the heart of your work with this template.
Use this template to create a map of the many people who have a stake in the work you’re doing, both inside and outside of your organization, and detail their connection to the work.
The map project stakeholders template helps you:
Gain a better understanding of who your stakeholders are, and what their levels of involvement are, both inside and outside your organization
Identify areas of overlap as well as any gaps that may negatively affect your project
Clearly define roles and delineate responsibilities accounting for overlaps and areas of expertise
How to use the project stakeholder mapping template
To get the most value from the stakeholder map template, follow the below steps.
Step 1: Clearly define and describe the project or topic
Before getting started it’s vital to clearly frame the project or topic so that you can be confident your stakeholders will map correctly according to their roles and influence.
Step 2: Bring together a diverse group of collaborators
Build a diverse team to conduct your brainstorming with deep knowledge of the project, so that they will be able to identify all relevant stakeholders as well as assign each one the appropriate level of influence over your topic.
Step 3: Brainstorm with your team
Have your team brainstorm together inside the template using sticky notes to create an exhaustive list of stakeholders related to your project. This can be done in real time or asynchronously depending on the needs and work environment of your team.
Step 4: Group stakeholders by role and influence
The primary (most significant) level of influence is at the center, with secondary and tertiary levels radiating outward. Have your team add any external stakeholders (like clients) above the center line, and internal stakeholders below the center line.
Tips for running a map project stakeholders template exercise
To run a successful stakeholder mapping exercise, you should:
Ensure that your team has a diverse array of experience and knowledge about the project, and clearly frame the topic
Color code your sticky notes based on role, and add tags to help find and filter your feedback
Use asynchronous collaboration to make sure that everyone on your team has a chance to add their insights
Mural makes collaborative brainstorming and stakeholder mapping easy
Sticky notes & text
Add ideas, action items, and more as a sticky note or text box — then change the colors and cluster to identify patterns and new solutions.
Flexible permissions
Control access to collaboration features with view-only, edit, and facilitator settings.
Asynchronous collaboration
Innovate and collaborate effectively together without booking time on calendars.
Mapping and diagramming
Build quick and easy visualizations of flows, maps, processes, hierarchies, journeys, and more.
Commenting
Add comments and tag collaborators for smooth asynchronous communication.
Anonymous voting
Gain consensus and reach alignment quickly, either in real time or asynchronously.
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