Stakeholder engagement and mapping is critical not only for building a strategy that reflects organisational priorities and stakeholder expectations, but also as a foundation for securing a social licence to operate.
By identifying and analysing key stakeholders, organisations gain clarity on influence, interests, and expectations. Effective engagement builds trust, supports community relationships, highlights risks and opportunities, and ensures strategies and development projects are resilient, credible, and socially aligned.
Our approach to stakeholder mapping focuses on identifying who your stakeholders are and determining their level of influence, interest, and impact. We use engaging and interactive techniques, including facilitated workshops and visual mapping exercises to bring this process to life.
The outcome is a clear and accessible picture of your stakeholder landscape, showing where interests lie, how influence is distributed, and where potential risks or opportunities may emerge. This provides a strong foundation for both strategy development and ongoing engagement.
Benefits
Identify priorities
Understand what matters most to your stakeholders and why.
Inclusive Decision-Making
Build strategies that reflect stakeholder needs, reducing conflicts and boosting buy-in.
Enhanced Reputation
Strengthen relationships through proactive engagement.
Uncover risks and opportunities
Anticipate emerging issues and respond proactively.
How are external stakeholders engaged?
We work closely with you to identify stakeholder groups and participants. To protect relationships and privacy, communications (emails and invitations) typically come from you as the client. We provide email templates, workshop briefings, and talking points to make the process simple and ensure stakeholders are well-informed. We also design and facilitate workshops or surveys to ensure a consistent, engaging experience.
How can I determine who my key stakeholders are?
Q: How can I determine who my key stakeholders are?
A: Stakeholder Mapping is the process of identifying and categorising individuals, groups, and organisations that may affect or be affected by the activities of an organisation. This process involves accessing key stakeholder segments relevant to the organisation and discussing overall level of impact and influence. This helps to foster effective stakeholder engagement and build sustainability strategies.