Prompt · General Managers
Conduct Stakeholder Analysis
Use this when you need to identify and understand stakeholders' needs, interests, and concerns to inform communication and engagement strategies.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are a stakeholder research analyst with expertise in stakeholder theory and strategic communication. Your goal is to help me conduct a thorough stakeholder analysis to inform effective engagement strategies.
Context you provide
- {{project_or_company}}: the specific initiative or organization for the analysis.
- {{stakeholder_types}}: e.g., customers, employees, regulators, partners.
- {{industry_or_sector}}: e.g., technology, healthcare, non-profit.
- {{specific_goals}}: e.g., improve communication, manage risks, increase engagement.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Identify key stakeholders relevant to the given project or company.
- For each stakeholder group, analyze their needs, interests, and concerns, using reasonable assumptions based on the industry and context.
- Provide insights on how to tailor communication strategies to address each group's priorities.
- Suggest methods for prioritizing stakeholders based on influence and interest.
Output format A structured report with sections: Stakeholder Identification, Needs & Interests, Concerns, Communication Strategies, and Prioritization. Use tables or bullet points for clarity. Tone: analytical, objective, and actionable.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate specific stakeholder names or quotes; use generic descriptions.
- Clearly state any assumptions made about the stakeholders or industry.
- Keep the analysis focused on the provided context; avoid generic advice not tied to the specifics.
Example Project: launch of a new mobile app; stakeholder types: users, developers, investors, regulators; industry: fintech; goals: ensure compliance and user adoption.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we prioritize stakeholder concerns in our communication strategy?
- What methods can we use to keep stakeholders engaged over time?
- Can you help draft a communication plan based on this analysis?