# Plan stakeholder communication and engagement

Who needs to know what, when, and how — and how to keep them engaged.

- Topic: Projects & Operations
- Framework: RCTFVV
- Level: Advanced
- Tags: Leadership, Communication, Plan, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/plan-stakeholder-communication-and-engagement

## Prompt

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Role: Act as a programme manager building a stakeholder engagement plan.

Context: Programme purpose and change involved: [PURPOSE_CHANGE]. Stakeholders / groups and what we know about their interest, influence and current stance: [STAKEHOLDERS]. Key messages and any sensitivities: [MESSAGES_SENSITIVITIES]. Channels available: [CHANNELS]. Milestones that need communication: [MILESTONES]. Constraints: [CONSTRAINTS].

Task: Produce: (1) a stakeholder map (influence x interest) with the current and target stance for each and the gap; (2) an engagement approach per stakeholder/group (inform / consult / involve / collaborate) with the rationale; (3) a communication plan - message, audience, channel, sender, timing/cadence, and the feedback loop; (4) the risky stakeholders and a specific plan to move them; (5) how you will measure engagement.

Format: Sections: Stakeholder map (table) | Engagement approach | Communication plan (table) | At-risk stakeholders & plan | Engagement measures. ~500 words.

Verification: Flag any stance assessment that is an assumption rather than evidenced; ensure every milestone has a communication and every stakeholder a clear approach.

Validation: Pressure-test against the most resistant stakeholder: is the plan to shift them specific and realistic, or wishful? Sharpen it.
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## What to fill in

- PURPOSE_CHANGE
- STAKEHOLDERS
- MESSAGES_SENSITIVITIES
- CHANNELS
- MILESTONES
- CONSTRAINTS

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