Checklist: Stakeholders
This checklist is used to verify that the list of stakeholders is complete and correct.
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Main Description

Each identified stakeholder must meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • being impacted by the delivered product or has some vested interest in the project
  • having insight, information, or experience that will be helpful as you develop the product
  • being in a position to either support or block progress of the project
  • being a final decision maker or a person who must approve the plan for the project
  • implementing any aspect of the product

Confirm you have identified a complete list of stakeholders for the project, considering the following individuals and groups:

  • project sponsor (who is paying for the project?)
  • groups who will benefit from cost savings as a result of the project and groups who will incur additional costs
  • groups who will provide resources (staff, facilities, equipment) for the project
  • stakeholder lists from related projects
  • recommendations from confirmed stakeholders
  • groups on the organizational chart
  • influential people within the organization who are trusted by senior management