Work Stream

Download and “play” this PowerPoint (hit “play from the start” in the “slide show” tab at the top of PowerPoint) to help you fill in Worksheet #2 on the mapping your stakeholders: Step2-Stakeholders.ppt

Main Points

• Identify and fill in stakeholders up, across and down
  1.Up Stakeholders
  o Your boss and their boss
  2. Across Stakeholders
  o Across has two parts. Start with internal peers and allies. Then add external allies, customers and suppliers.
  3. Down Stakeholders
  o Write down direct reports, then selected others who significantly impact you and/or you them.

• Identify and fill in Shadow Board, hidden, formal and personal stakeholders
  4. Shadow Stakeholders
  o Board members who control or strongly influence the board even if they don’t have their own seats.
  5. Former Stakeholders
  o Those who used to be in key roles, but still have influence (like the person who used to have your new job).
  6. Personal Stakeholders
  o Your family or mentors.
  7. Hidden Stakeholders
  o Those that you might not normally consider, but who have influence. You might ask others who’s missing on your list.