What is stakeholder analysis and mapping?

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**Stakeholder Analysis** — identifying and prioritizing stakeholders. **Mapping** — visualizing their influence.

**Steps:**
1. Identify all stakeholders.
2. Classify by power/interest.
3. Develop engagement strategy.
4. Monitor and adjust.

**Power/Interest Grid:**
```
High Power |
           | Keep Satisfied | Manage Closely
           |----------------|----------------
           | Monitor        | Keep Informed
Low Power  |
           Low Interest     High Interest
```

**Stakeholder Types:**
- **Sponsors** — high power, high interest.
- **Users** — low power, high interest.
- **Regulators** — high power, low interest.
- **Observers** — low power, low interest.

**Engagement Strategies:**
- Manage closely (sponsors).
- Keep satisfied (regulators).
- Keep informed (users).
- Monitor (observers).

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