Stakeholder Identification

Who is a Stakeholder?

Anyone who:

• 1. • Influences the project

     • Is affected by the project

     • Has an interest in the project outcome
       
       

Examples of Stakeholders

Internal

• Sponsor

• Project manager

• Project team

• Functional managers
  
  

External

• Customers

• Suppliers/vendors

• Government/regulators

• Local community
  
  

Stakeholder Identification 

Sakeholder identification is the process of identifying all individuals, groups, or organizations that can impact or be impacted by the project, and documenting relevant information about them. It is performed early in the project (Initiation) and continues throughout the project lifecycle.

Why It Is Critical?

• Ensures no key stakeholder is missed

• Prevents conflicts and resistance later

• Helps design effective engagement strategies

• Directly impacts project success

Process of Stakeholder Identification

Identify Stakeholders

Sources include:

• Project charter

• Business case

• Contracts

• Organizational structure

• Expert judgment
  
  

Document in Stakeholder Register

Key contents:

• Name and role

• Contact information

• Expectations

• Influence level

• Engagement strategy