Stakeholder Risk Review

Stress-test a proposal for adoption and political risk.

Instructions

Step 1: Build snapshot

• Create power-interest matrix with named stakeholders.
• Include informal influencers.

Step 2: Map concerns

• For each key stakeholder: concern, evidence needed, response plan.

Step 3: Define mitigation plan

• Document improvements and 1:1 messaging by stakeholder.
• Provide exactly 3 pre-work actions.

Step 4: Define framing and sequence

• Provide separate framing for executives and ICs.
• Provide minimal communication sequence.

Step 5: Capture risks and readiness

• Risk table with mitigation + owner.
• Readiness checklist.

Output

• Power-interest snapshot
• Stakeholder concerns table
• Document changes
• 1:1 messages
• Top 3 pre-work actions
• Framing + comms sequence
• Risks + readiness checklist

When to Use

Use this skill when the task directly matches the workflow described above.

When Not to Use

Do not use this skill when the request is unrelated, low-stakes, or better handled by a simpler direct response.