Stakeholder Matrix Template
Identify who is affected by your project, assess influence and interest, and plan the right engagement and communication approach for each stakeholder.
Created by experienced project management professionals for practical, real-world project use.
$14.99 • Excel (.xlsx) • Editable • Download within 30 days of order confirmation
What's Included in the Stakeholder Matrix Template?
Identify who is affected by your project, assess influence and interest, and plan the right engagement and communication approach for each stakeholder.
Stakeholder Register
List people, groups, roles and organizations.
Influence / Power
Assess ability to affect outcomes.
Interest / Impact
Assess attention and project impact.
Engagement Assessment
Compare current and desired engagement.
Communication Needs
Define information, channel and cadence.
Engagement Strategy
Plan actions for managing each relationship.
Built for Practical, Real-World Project Use
This PMWorld360 template is structured around the information project teams actually need to capture, review, communicate and control—not just a blank form.
Structured & Reusable
Use a consistent framework across projects.
Built for Accountability
Connect project information to ownership and follow-up.
Designed for Governance
Support reviews, decisions and stakeholder alignment.
Stakeholder Matrix Example Snapshot
A short example shows the level of specificity the template is designed to capture.
| Template Element | Example Entry |
|---|---|
| Stakeholder | Operations Director |
| Influence | High |
| Interest | High |
| Current Engagement | Supportive |
| Strategy | Manage closely with weekly decision updates. |
What Is a Stakeholder Matrix?
A stakeholder matrix is a project tool used to identify stakeholders, assess their influence and interest, and plan the right engagement approach.
When Should You Use This Template?
Initiation
Identify key stakeholders.
Planning
Define engagement strategy.
Change Initiatives
Assess support and resistance.
Executive Governance
Map decision-makers.
Project Recovery
Repair stakeholder alignment.
Major Changes
Reassess impact and communication.
Who Is This Template For?
Project Managers
Plan stakeholder engagement.
Business Analysts
Understand needs and influence.
Change Teams
Support adoption.
PMO Teams
Standardize analysis.
What Should a Stakeholder Matrix Include?
Stakeholder / Role
Who they are and relationship to project.
Influence / Power
Ability to affect decisions.
Interest / Impact
Level of concern or impact.
Current Engagement
Current project relationship.
Desired Engagement
Needed engagement level.
Strategy / Communication
Actions, messages and cadence.
Stakeholder Matrix Fields Explained
These are the core information areas represented in this PMWorld360 template.
| Field / Section | What You Record | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Stakeholder / Role | Who they are and relationship to project. | Supports consistent project use and decision-making. |
| Influence / Power | Ability to affect decisions. | Supports consistent project use and decision-making. |
| Interest / Impact | Level of concern or impact. | Supports consistent project use and decision-making. |
| Current Engagement | Current project relationship. | Supports consistent project use and decision-making. |
| Desired Engagement | Needed engagement level. | Supports consistent project use and decision-making. |
| Strategy / Communication | Actions, messages and cadence. | Supports consistent project use and decision-making. |
How to Use the Stakeholder Matrix Template
Complete the template using current project information, review it with the people accountable for the work, and keep it updated whenever approved project information changes.
Identify Stakeholders
List affected and influential people/groups.
Assess Influence and Interest
Classify relative power and attention.
Assess Current Engagement
Understand current support.
Define Desired Engagement
Set the needed level.
Plan Communications
Set information and cadence.
Assign Engagement Actions
Give actions an owner.
Review Regularly
Update as conditions change.
Stakeholder Matrix Best Practices
Use different strategies by profile.
Influence and attitudes change.
Let analysis drive messaging.
Engagement should result in follow-up.
Common Stakeholder Matrix Mistakes to Avoid
The value is in analysis and action.
Stakeholders change.
Current state alone is insufficient.
Engagement actions need follow-up.
Stakeholder Matrix Template Format and Download
The product is provided as an editable Excel (.xlsx) file designed for practical project-management use.
| Template Feature | Included |
|---|---|
| Editable file | Excel (.xlsx) |
| PMWorld360 professional structure | Yes |
| Reusable for future projects | Yes |
| Download access after purchase | Download within 30 days of order confirmation |
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Identify who is affected by your project, assess influence and interest, and plan the right engagement and communication approach for each stakeholder.
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