Stakeholder Analysis Glossary Definition

Term Stakeholder Analysis
Definition

Stakeholder Analysis is the process of identifying stakeholders and understanding their interests, influence, needs, expectations, and potential impact on a project.

Stakeholder Analysis is a planning concept used to understand who is affected by a change and how the change alters work, expectations, systems, or responsibilities. In Change Management, this analysis guides communication, training, sponsorship, and support decisions.

Context & Usage

It informs engagement planning, communication choices, risk awareness, and decision support.

Related concepts include Stakeholder.

It is used during planning to understand affected audiences, work impacts, concerns, communication needs, training needs, and adoption risks.

Related concepts include Stakeholder Engagement, Change Impact Assessment and Communication Plan.

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