Map Your Stakeholders

Stakeholder mapping is a strategic planning tool used to analyze relationships and identify gaps or opportunities that may affect progress toward a specific goal. As resources allow, organize some kind of group meeting with partners to help identify and organize the key individuals, groups, and organizations connected to your EO-based service.  This information can be captured in a stakeholder map.

A stakeholder map helps clarify who is involved, who is affected, and who influences decision-making at different stages of the project.

Your map should go beyond primary users to incorporate a wide range of perspectives. Consider:

• End users
• Data providers
• Policy makers and funders
• Subject matter specialists