| name | codexkit-pmbok8-stakeholder-register |
| description | Build and maintain a Stakeholder Register per PMBOK 8 Stakeholder Performance Domain. Identify stakeholders, analyze using Power/Interest grid, plan engagement strategies, and define communication cadence. Use at project initiation and whenever stakeholder landscape changes. |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| category | infra |
Stakeholder Register Builder
When to Use
- At project initiation to map the stakeholder landscape
- When a major change introduces new stakeholders
- When engagement issues surface (resistance, disengagement, conflict)
- Before major milestone reviews to validate stakeholder alignment
Procedure
Step 1 — Identify Stakeholders
- Review project charter, business case, and org chart
- Brainstorm internal stakeholders (sponsor, team, PMO, functional leads)
- Identify external stakeholders (vendors, regulators, customers, partners)
- Classify by relationship: Decision-maker / Influencer / Contributor / Observer
Step 2 — Analyze (Power × Interest Grid)
Map each stakeholder on a 2×2 matrix:
| High Interest | Low Interest |
|---|
| High Power | Manage Closely | Keep Satisfied |
| Low Power | Keep Informed | Monitor |
For each stakeholder, also assess:
- Current attitude: Supportive / Neutral / Resistant
- Desired attitude: Where you need them to be
- Influence direction: Upward / Downward / Lateral / External
Step 3 — Plan Engagement
For each quadrant, define the engagement strategy:
| Quadrant | Strategy | Communication Frequency |
|---|
| Manage Closely | Proactive, face-to-face, co-create | Weekly or bi-weekly |
| Keep Satisfied | Regular updates, escalation channel | Bi-weekly or monthly |
| Keep Informed | Status reports, newsletters | Monthly |
| Monitor | Passive, available on request | Quarterly or ad-hoc |
Step 4 — Define RACI Alignment
Map key stakeholders to project deliverables using RACI:
- Responsible — does the work
- Accountable — owns the outcome
- Consulted — provides input
- Informed — receives updates
Inputs
| Input | Required | Format |
|---|
| Project charter or brief | Yes | Document or summary |
| Org chart | Recommended | Hierarchy diagram or list |
| Sponsor brief | Recommended | Key expectations and constraints |
Output
## Stakeholder Register — [Project Name]
### Register
| # | Name | Role | Power | Interest | Quadrant | Current | Desired | Strategy |
|---|------|------|-------|----------|----------|---------|---------|----------|
| 1 | Jane Kim | VP Finance | High | High | Manage Closely | Neutral | Supportive | Weekly 1:1, co-design budget review |
| 2 | Mark Lee | IT Director | High | Low | Keep Satisfied | Supportive | Supportive | Monthly status email + escalation path |
| 3 | Sarah Chen | End User Lead | Low | High | Keep Informed | Resistant | Neutral | Include in demos, gather feedback |
| 4 | External Auditor | Regulator | High | Low | Keep Satisfied | Neutral | Neutral | Quarterly compliance report |
### Power/Interest Grid
High Power │ Keep Satisfied │ Manage Closely │
│ Mark Lee │ Jane Kim │
───────────┼────────────────┼─────────────────│
Low Power │ Monitor │ Keep Informed │
│ │ Sarah Chen │
└──Low Interest──┴──High Interest──┘
### Communication Plan
| Stakeholder | Channel | Frequency | Owner | Content |
|-------------|---------|-----------|-------|---------|
| Jane Kim | 1:1 meeting | Weekly | PM | Decisions, risks, budget |
| Mark Lee | Email report | Monthly | PM | Status, IT dependencies |
| Sarah Chen | Demo + survey | Bi-weekly | BA | Feature feedback |
### RACI — Key Deliverables
| Deliverable | Jane Kim | Mark Lee | Sarah Chen | PM |
|-------------|----------|----------|------------|-----|
| Requirements | C | C | R | A |
| Budget approval | A | I | I | R |
| User testing | I | C | R | A |
Definition of Done
Examples
Prompt
I am starting a new ERP implementation project.
Sponsor: CFO. Key departments: Finance, IT, Operations, HR.
External: ERP vendor (SAP), external auditor.
Build a complete stakeholder register with engagement strategies and communication plan.
Quality Criteria
Verification (4C)
| Check | Question |
|---|
| Correctness | Are all configurations, permissions, and dependencies accurate? |
| Completeness | Does the setup cover dev, staging, and prod environments as needed? |
| Context-fit | Is the solution proportional to the problem (not over/under-engineered)? |
| Consequence | If deployed as-is to production, what is the highest-risk failure mode? |
Edge Cases
- Target environment has pre-existing configuration — Scan for conflicts before applying changes. Document what to preserve.
- Permissions differ between environments — Test in staging first. Document the minimum permissions required.
- Third-party service is unavailable or deprecated — Document fallback or alternative. Include health-check endpoints.
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