POWER / INTEREST GRID
Stakeholder Mapping Tool
Projects rarely fail because of suppliers. They fail because of people. Score each stakeholder on how much influence they hold and how much interest they have, and the tool places them on the grid and tells you how to manage them. Add as many as you need, then print or save as PDF.
Add each stakeholder and score their influence and interest. The tool plots them on the power and interest grid and tells you how to manage each one, from your key players to those you simply keep informed. For the thinking behind these tools, read Building a Procurement Strategy That Works.
100% private: all calculations run in your browser. No data is stored or sent anywhere.Step 1 — Score your stakeholders (1 = low, 10 = high)
Q1 + Q2 set Influence (vertical axis). Q3 + Q4 set Interest (horizontal axis). Influence, Interest and the Quadrant update as you type.
| # | Stakeholder / Role | Q1decision authority | Q2power to block/enable | Q3affected by outcome | Q4engagement / vocal | Influence(Y) | Interest(X) | Quadrant |
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Step 2 — Read your map
Keep Engaged
High influence · low interest
- Don't let them become an obstacle
- Keep informed on what matters to them
- Bring on board early
- Watch for hidden agendas
Manage Closely
High influence · high interest
- Your key players, invest most effort
- Engage directly and regularly
- Involve in decisions
- Manage expectations actively
Monitor
Low influence · low interest
- Minimal effort, keep informed
- General comms only
- Re-assess if their position shifts
- Don't over-invest time
Keep Satisfied
Low influence · high interest
- They care but can't block you
- Use as advocates and allies
- Keep satisfied and informed
- Channel their energy usefully