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List all relevant individuals and groups, then classify each by power (ability to influence decisions) and interest (degree of impact). Place them in a power-interest matrix and assign a communication strategy, frequency, and channel per quadrant.

A power-interest matrix is a 2x2 grid classifying stakeholders by their influence over outcomes and their level of interest. High-power high-interest stakeholders need close management, while low-power low-interest ones only need light monitoring.

High-power, high-interest stakeholders typically warrant weekly or more frequent one-on-one touchpoints with early involvement in decisions. High-power, low-interest stakeholders need periodic progress syncs with escalation only for critical issues.

Yes, the workflow explicitly flags stakeholders whose interests conflict and proposes alignment strategies. This is useful when groups like sales and engineering have competing priorities on the same initiative.

The matrix is a static snapshot and does not capture shifting influence over time or informal power dynamics. It should be revisited at major project milestones and combined with direct stakeholder conversations.