discover-stakeholder-summary

<!-- PM-Skills | https://github.com/product-on-purpose/pm-skills | Apache 2.0 --> # Stakeholder Summary A stakeholder summary documents the people and groups who have interest in or influence over a project, capturing their needs, concerns, and relationships. Effective stakeholder management often determines project success more than technical execution, making this document essential for navigating organizational complexity. ## When to Use - At the start of a new project or initiative to map the landscape - When taking over an existing project from another PM - Before major decision points that require cross-functional buy-in - When experiencing resistance or misalignment mid-project - During organizational changes that shift stakeholder dynamics - When preparing communication strategies for launches or changes ## Instructions When asked to create a stakeholder summary, follow these steps: 1. **Identify All Stakeholders** List everyone with a stake in the project: sponsors, approvers, contributors, consumers of the output, and those affected by changes. Cast a wide net initially.you can prioritize later. Include both individuals and groups. 2. **Assess Influence and Interest** For each stakeholder, evaluate their influence (power to affect the project) and interest (how much they care about outcomes). This determines how much attention each requires. 3. **Understand Their Perspective** Document what each stakeholder needs from the project, what concerns or r...