The Power-Interest Grid: A Powerful Tool for Stakeholder Management
In the world of project management, understanding your stakeholders is crucial. But with so many stakeholders involved in a project, how do you decide where to focus your efforts? Enter the power-interest grid, a simple yet powerful tool for stakeholder analysis and management. What is the Power-Interest Grid? The power-interest grid, also known as the power-influence grid, is a visual tool used in stakeholder management. It helps project managers identify which stakeholders are most important and where to focus their engagement efforts. The grid is divided into four quadrants based on two dimensions: power and interest. Power refers to the ability of a stakeholder to influence the project or its outcomes. Interest refers to the level of concern a stakeholder has about the project’s outcomes. The Four Quadrants The power-interest grid is divided into four quadrants, each representing a different type of stakeholder: High Power, High ...