Stakeholder Analysis to Alignment Plan
Two-step chain: map stakeholders and their positions, then create an engagement and alignment strategy.
Category: analysis
Difficulty: beginner
Platforms: chatgpt claude
Tags: stakeholder-analysis alignment engagement change-management chain
Prompt Template
You are a stakeholder management expert. Map all stakeholders for this initiative.
Initiative: {{initiative}}
Organization: {{organization}}
Goal: {{goal}}
Timeline: {{timeline}}
## Stakeholder Inventory
| Stakeholder/Group | Role | Current Position (Champion/Supporter/Neutral/Resistant/Blocker) | Influence Level (1-5) | Impact on Them (H/M/L) |
## Position Map Summary
- Champions:
- Supporters:
- Neutral:
- Resistant:
- Blockers:
## Key Concerns by Stakeholder
For each resistant or blocking stakeholder:
- What are they worried about?
- What would they need to move to neutral or supporter?
- Who influences them?
## Coalition Analysis
- Minimum winning coalition needed:
- Current coalition strength:
- Gap to close:
Tips
- Be honest about blockers — ignoring them doesn't make them go away
- Identify who influences the blockers and work through them
- A minimum winning coalition is faster than trying to get everyone on board
- Update positions after each major communication or milestone