Stakeholder management plan
“Stakeholder Management Plan” is an input for the process “Collect Requirements”.
The stakeholder management plan is used to understand stakeholder communication requirements and the level of stakeholder engagement in order to assess and adapt to the level of stakeholder participation in requirements activities.
“Stakeholder Management Plan” is an output for the process “Plan Stakeholder Management”.
The stakeholder management plan is a component of the project management plan and identifies the management strategies required to effectively engage stakeholders. The stakeholder management plan can be formal or informal, highly detailed or broadly framed, based on the needs of the project.
In addition to the data gathered in the stakeholder register, the stakeholder management plan often provides:
– Desired and current engagement levels of key stakeholders;
– Scope and impact of change to stakeholders;
– Identified interrelationships and potential overlap between stakeholders;
– Stakeholder communication requirements for the current project phase;
– Information to be distributed to stakeholders, including language, format, content, and level of detail;
– Reason for the distribution of that information and the expected impact to stakeholder engagement;
– Time frame and frequency for the distribution of required information to stakeholders; and – Method for updating and refining the stakeholder management plan as the project progresses and develops.
Project managers should be aware of the sensitive nature of the stakeholder management plan and take appropriate precautions. For example, information on stakeholders who are resistant to the project can be potentially damaging, and due consideration should be given regarding the distribution of such information. When updating the stakeholder management plan, the validity of underlying assumptions should be reviewed to ensure continued accuracy and relevancy.
“Stakeholder Management Plan” is an input for the process “Manage Stakeholder Engagement”.
The stakeholder management plan provides guidance on how the various stakeholders can be best involved in the project. The stakeholder management plan describes the methods and technologies used for stakeholder communication.
This plan is used to determine the level of interactions of various stakeholders and?together with other documents?helps define a strategy for identifying and managing stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.
This definition was found in the PMBOK V5
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