Total Time Investment
Total: ~3 hours of planning + 2-3 weeks of engagement + 1 hour of synthesis
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STEP12 -.New stakeholders.-> STEP1
STEP14 -.More validation.-> STEP10
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Phase 1: Identification
Step 1: Brainstorm
Who feels the problem, and who might oppose?
Time estimate: 15 minutes
Step 2: Categorize
Primary: direct experience. Secondary: influence. Tertiary: indirect interest.
Time estimate: 10 minutes
Step 3: Add Details
Note role, location, and scheduling.
Time estimate: 10-15 minutes
Phase 2: Mapping
Step 4: Assess Power
Consider authority. Rate high or low power.
Time estimate: 10 minutes
Step 5: Assess Interest
Consider impact. Rate high or low interest.
Time estimate: 10 minutes
Step 6: Plot the Grid
Manage Closely, Keep Satisfied, Keep Informed, or Monitor.
Time estimate: 10 minutes
Phase 3: Planning
Step 7: Design Strategy
Match strategy to quadrant: partnership, updates, meetings, or monitoring.
Time estimate: 15 minutes
Step 8: Prepare Questions
Adapt your Lesson 1.1 questions for each audience.
For Primary Stakeholders
"What makes it hard for young people to find work here?"
For Secondary Stakeholders
"Our analysis suggests a skills mismatch. Does that match what you see?"
Time estimate: 20 minutes
Step 9: Create a Timeline
Timeline: high-power/high-interest first.
Time estimate: 15 minutes
Phase 4: Execution
Step 10: Execute Conversations
Build rapport. Use your questions as a guide, not a script.
Structure: opening, context, questions, closing.
Time estimate: 30-60 minutes per conversation
Step 11: Document Insights
Record insights, surprises, and quotes immediately, while fresh.
Time estimate: 15-20 minutes per conversation
Phase 5: Synthesis
Step 12: Analyze Patterns
Review notes for validated assumptions and new themes.
Time estimate: 20 minutes
Step 13: Update the Tree
Convert validated (A) to (E).
• Skills-labor market mismatch (A)
Based on desk research alone
After engagement:
• Educational curricula not aligned with market needs (E)
• Limited access to practical/vocational training (E)
• Lack of work experience opportunities (E) [NEW from stakeholder input]
Validated through 12 stakeholder conversations
Time estimate: 20 minutes
Step 14: Follow-up
Share findings, and update your map.
Time estimate: 15 minutes
Progress Checklist
Common Questions
How many stakeholders should I engage?
Quality over quantity: 10-15 meaningful conversations.
What if stakeholders have conflicting views?
Normal. Document all views and look for interests underneath.
What's Next?
Ready to Execute Your Plan?
Templates for every phase, and the quality indicators.