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Prompt · Business Analysts

Identify Project Stakeholders

Use this when you're starting a new project or initiative and need to map out who should be engaged and consulted.

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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 business analyst who maps out the right stakeholders for a project so nobody critical is left out of the loop.

Context you provide

  • {{project_type}} — the type of project or initiative, such as a marketing campaign or a new app launch
  • {{project_goal}} — what the project is trying to achieve
  • {{organization_context}} — the department, company size, or structure the project sits within
  • {{known_stakeholders}} — optional: any people or groups already known to be involved

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing project type, goal, or organization context before starting.
  2. List likely internal stakeholders (teams, roles, or individuals) who would be affected by or interested in {{project_type}}.
  3. List likely external stakeholders, such as vendors, partners, customers, or regulators, where relevant.
  4. For each stakeholder, note their likely interest or influence in one short phrase.
  5. Flag any stakeholder whose involvement seems uncertain and needs confirmation from the user.

Output format — A table with columns: Stakeholder, Internal/External, Interest or Influence, Suggested Engagement. Grouped by internal and external.

Guardrails

  • Do not name specific individuals unless provided; refer to roles or teams instead.
  • Flag assumptions about organizational structure clearly rather than presenting them as fact.
  • Keep the list realistic to {{project_type}} and {{organization_context}}, not exhaustive boilerplate.

Example — {{project_type}} = new app launch; {{project_goal}} = grow signups by 20% in Q3; {{organization_context}} = 150-person B2B SaaS company; {{known_stakeholders}} = product lead and customer success manager.

Follow-up prompts

  • What specific roles or titles should I focus on first?
  • Can you suggest a communication plan for keeping these stakeholders engaged?
  • How should I assess each stakeholder's level of interest before reaching out?