NGO & Project Management Technology · Beginner level

Beginner level · Module 1: Introduction to Project Management · Lesson 2 of 3

Identifying Stakeholders

Know who affects and is affected by the project.

In this lesson you will

  • Identify stakeholders
  • Map stakeholders by power and interest

Key concepts

stakeholderspower and interest gridcommunity participationengagement plan

The lesson

Stakeholders include community members, local leaders, government offices, donors, partners and staff.

A power and interest grid shows whom to manage closely, keep satisfied, keep informed or monitor.

Involve community members from the start; projects designed with them are more relevant and sustainable.

Step by step

  1. List stakeholders.
  2. Place them on the grid.
  3. Plan engagement for each group.
  4. Identify missing voices.

Practice activity

Map the stakeholders of the chosen project.

Expected result: A grid with engagement actions.

Check your understanding

  1. What does a power and interest grid show?

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    How closely to engage each stakeholder.

  2. Why involve community members early?

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    Projects become more relevant and sustainable.

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