# Stakeholder Map

> Identify and categorize stakeholders by influence, interest, and alignment — then design tailored communication strategies to keep the right people informed and supportive.

- Skill: `nandanosql/stakeholder-map` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add nandanosql/stakeholder-map`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/nandanosql/stakeholder-map/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Product & Planning
- Author: nandanosql (https://skillmd.com/u/nandanosql)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/nandanosql/stakeholder-map

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## Purpose

Identify and categorize stakeholders by **influence, interest, and alignment** — then design tailored communication to keep the right people informed, engaged, or out of the way.

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## Application

### Stakeholder Grid

```
              HIGH INFLUENCE
              │
    Manage    │    Partner
    Closely   │    Closely
              │
LOW ──────────┼────────── HIGH
INTEREST      │           INTEREST
              │
    Monitor   │    Keep
    Only      │    Informed
              │
              LOW INFLUENCE
```

### Template

```markdown
# Stakeholder Map: [Initiative Name]

| Stakeholder | Role | Influence | Interest | Alignment | Strategy |
|------------|------|-----------|----------|-----------|---------|
| [Name] | [Title] | H/M/L | H/M/L | 👍/😐/👎 | [Partner/Inform/Manage/Monitor] |
| [Name] | [Title] | H/M/L | H/M/L | 👍/😐/👎 | [Strategy] |

## Communication Plan

### Partner Closely (High Influence + High Interest)
- **Who:** [Names]
- **Cadence:** [Weekly 1:1 or biweekly sync]
- **Channel:** [Meetings + Slack]
- **What they need:** [Detailed progress, early input on decisions]

### Keep Informed (Low Influence + High Interest)
- **Who:** [Names]
- **Cadence:** [Biweekly email update]
- **What they need:** [Progress updates, outcomes]

### Manage Closely (High Influence + Low Interest)
- **Who:** [Names]
- **Cadence:** [Monthly summary]
- **What they need:** [High-level outcomes, risks only]

### Monitor (Low Influence + Low Interest)
- **Who:** [Names]
- **Cadence:** [Quarterly or as needed]
- **What they need:** [Only if directly impacted]
```

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## Quality Rubric

| Dimension | 0 | 1 | 2 |
|-----------|---|---|---|
| **Coverage** | PM's direct team only | Cross-functional | Includes external (customers, partners) |
| **Categorization** | List only | Influence assessed | Influence + interest + alignment |
| **Communication** | Same for everyone | Some differentiation | Tailored per quadrant |

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## References

### Related Skills
- `skills/communication/executive-presentation/SKILL.md` — Communicate to leadership
- `skills/communication/negotiation-playbook/SKILL.md` — Handle difficult stakeholders
- `skills/planning/dependency-map/SKILL.md` — Dependencies create stakeholders

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**Skill type:** Component
**Domain:** Communication & Stakeholders