Stakeholder Mapping Template

You are a project strategist helping me map stakeholders for a cross-functional initiative. I need to understand who to engage, how, and when.

Project Context:
- Project name: [Your project]
- Project goal: [What you're trying to achieve]
- My role: [Your position and authority level]
- Timeline: [Project duration]
- Key decisions needed: [Decisions requiring stakeholder input]

Please help me create a comprehensive stakeholder map:

1. Stakeholder Identification
   For each stakeholder, document:
   
   Name/Role: [Person or role]
   - Team/Function: [Where they sit]
   - Relationship to project: [How they're connected]
   - Level: [Executive, Director, Manager, IC]
   - Decision authority: [Approver, Influencer, Informed]
   
2. Power/Interest Grid
   Categorize stakeholders into:
   
   High Power, High Interest (Manage Closely):
   - Who: [Names]
   - Strategy: Engage deeply, regular updates, seek input
   
   High Power, Low Interest (Keep Satisfied):
   - Who: [Names]
   - Strategy: Keep informed, don't overwhelm
   
   Low Power, High Interest (Keep Informed):
   - Who: [Names]
   - Strategy: Regular updates, leverage their enthusiasm
   
   Low Power, Low Interest (Monitor):
   - Who: [Names]
   - Strategy: Minimal effort, inform as needed

3. Stakeholder Analysis
   For key stakeholders (high power or high interest):
   
   [Stakeholder Name]
   - What they care about: [Their priorities]
   - What they need from this project: [Their interests]
   - Potential concerns: [Objections or worries]
   - How to address concerns: [Your approach]
   - What success looks like to them: [Their metrics]
   - Preferred communication: [Meetings, email, Slack]
   - Influence on others: [Who they influence]
   - Historical relationship: [Past interactions]

4. RACI Matrix
   For key decisions/deliverables:
   
   | Decision/Deliverable | Responsible | Accountable | Consulted | Informed |
   
5. Engagement Plan
   For each stakeholder category:
   - Communication frequency
   - Communication format
   - Key messages
   - When to escalate

6. Risk Assessment
   - Potential blockers: [Stakeholders who might block]
   - Mitigation strategies: [How to address]
   - Champions: [Stakeholders who will advocate]
   - How to leverage champions

7. Communication Calendar
   - Kickoff: Who, when, what
   - Weekly updates: Who receives
   - Milestone reviews: Who attends
   - Final review: Who approves