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Stakeholder Mapping in 5 Steps

A silent five-step method to identify, analyze and engage stakeholders on ERP and transformation programs.

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Free 2-minute video lesson. A silent five-step method to identify, analyze and engage stakeholders on ERP and transformation programs. Short, visual and to the point, so you can watch it between meetings and apply it the same day.

This silent video gives a five-step method for stakeholder mapping on ERP and transformation programs. It covers identifying stakeholders by group, assessing influence and interest, plotting them on a power-interest grid, understanding current versus desired support, and building an engagement plan with owners and cadence. An illustrative example shows a finance director moving from skeptic to supporter. Designed for project managers, consultants and change leads who need the right people engaged at the right time.

What you'll learn

  • Why it matters
  • Step 1: identify everyone
  • Step 2: assess each stakeholder
  • Step 3: power-interest grid
  • Step 4: current versus desired support
  • Step 5: build the engagement plan
  • Illustrative example
  • Illustrative actions
  • Key idea
  • Handle the map with care
  • Start today

Who it's for

Aspiring and practicing management consultants, internal strategy teams and leaders who need to drive decisions.

Go deeper

Pair this lesson with the related free e-books and templates in the resource library, and read the latest practical articles on the blog.

Let's connect

I'm Pranshu Shubham, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O Solution Architect and PMP-certified program lead with 8+ years of ERP and AI transformation across the USA, Europe and APAC. I created this resource from real project experience, and I'd love to hear how you use it.