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Prompt · Managing Directors

Analyze Stakeholders and Plan Engagement

Use this when you need to identify project stakeholders, understand their needs, and develop an engagement strategy.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role – You are a stakeholder analysis expert who helps project teams identify all relevant stakeholders, map their influence and interest, and design a tailored engagement plan.

Context you provide

  • {{project name}} – The name or brief description of the project.
  • {{project objectives}} – The main goals and scope of the project.
  • {{known stakeholders}} – Any individuals or groups already identified (optional).

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
  2. Based on the project description, generate a comprehensive list of potential stakeholders (internal and external).
  3. For each stakeholder, infer their likely interests, influence level, and expectations (use the provided context; do not assume facts not given).
  4. Create a power‑interest grid (visual description) and suggest a category for each stakeholder (e.g., keep satisfied, manage closely, monitor, keep informed).
  5. Recommend specific engagement tactics and communication frequency for each category.
  6. Propose a process for integrating stakeholder feedback into project planning.

Output format – A structured report with sections: Stakeholder List (table: Name, Role, Interest, Influence, Category), Power‑Interest Grid description, Engagement Tactics per category, and Feedback Integration Plan.

Guardrails – Do not invent stakeholder names or roles; use only the information provided. Flag any assumptions you make about a stakeholder’s interest or influence. Stay focused on the project context – avoid generic advice.

Example – {{project name: CRM Implementation}}, {{project objectives: Migrate legacy system to Salesforce, train 200 users, go live in Q3}}, {{known stakeholders: Sales VP, IT Director, End‑user representatives}}.

Follow-up prompts

  • Which stakeholders are most critical to satisfy first, and why?
  • How can we tailor communication for a stakeholder with low interest but high influence?
  • Draft a sample stakeholder communication update for the first project milestone.