The Stakeholder Management Tool is a comprehensive Excel-based solution designed to support project managers in executing a disciplined and integrated approach to stakeholder management. This all-in-one digital product consolidates four essential components—Stakeholder Register, Stakeholder Matrix, Stakeholder Engagement Plan, and Communications Plan—into a single, fully editable platform, enabling seamless coordination and analysis throughout the project lifecycle.
The Stakeholder Register allows for systematic documentation of individuals and groups with vested interests in the project, capturing key attributes such as influence, interest, and support level. The Stakeholder Matrix provides a visual mapping of stakeholders based on their power and interest, aiding in prioritization and strategy development. The Engagement Plan outlines tailored approaches for involving stakeholders, while the Communications Plan ensures consistent, timely, and targeted information flow.
This tool aligns directly with the PMBOK® Guide’s processes for Identify Stakeholders (13.1), Plan Stakeholder Engagement (13.2), Manage Stakeholder Engagement (13.3), and Plan Communications Management (10.1). It reinforces the PMBOK’s emphasis on iterative planning, stakeholder analysis, and communication strategy by offering a centralized, adaptable framework that evolves with project needs.
By integrating these components, the Stakeholder Management Tool empowers project managers to enhance transparency, foster engagement, and mitigate stakeholder-related risks—ultimately contributing to more predictable and successful project outcomes.
Video Walkthrough (for Stakeholder Management Tool - Excel)
Features (for Stakeholder Management Tool - Excel)
- Intuitive and straightforward design
- Employs software best practices
- Delivered as a blank Excel template - customize and populate with your data
- Free updates - send us a message to be notified of updates when they are available
- Completely customizable - add rows and columns, rename headings - unlock with provided password
Disclaimer (for Stakeholder Management Tool - Excel)
This digital product is designed to work in the current version of Microsoft Excel or Microsoft 365. It is not guaranteed to work in any other application and WILL NOT work in Google Sheets.
This digital product is copyrighted. It is intended for personal use only. It is strictly prohibited to reproduce, resell or share this product, in part or in full, with or without modifications. No refunds, exchanges, or cancellations. Given this is a digital product, no physical product will be delivered.
