Stakeholder Engagement Plan

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Created Work Library Version 1.0 — June 2026 Free Resource

Use this template to identify, analyse, and plan engagement for your project stakeholders. A strong stakeholder engagement plan increases buy-in, reduces risk, and keeps your project on track.

1. Stakeholder Register

List every person, group, or organisation that has an interest in or influence over your project.

StakeholderRole / InterestInfluenceEngagement Strategy
    
    
    
    
    

2. Power / Interest Grid

Map each stakeholder by their power (ability to influence) and interest (level of concern).

High Power, High Interest — Manage closely: engage frequently, consult on decisions, report regularly.

High Power, Low Interest — Keep satisfied: monitor, report periodically, avoid surprises.

Low Power, High Interest — Keep informed: provide updates, leverage as champions.

Low Power, Low Interest — Monitor: minimal effort, check for changes periodically.

3. Communication Plan

Define how and when you will communicate with each stakeholder group.

StakeholderCommunication MethodFrequencyOwner
    
    
    

4. Engagement Tracking

Track your engagement activities and stakeholder sentiment throughout the project.

DateStakeholderActivityOutcomeNext Steps
     
     
     

5. Review & Update Log

Review your stakeholder engagement plan regularly and log changes.

DateReview NotesChanges Made