---
artifact_id: A07
name: Stakeholder Register and Engagement Strategy
template_version: 1.0.0
status: Template · Active
category: Stakeholders
authority: "PMBOK8 Guide §2.5 · Table 2-1"
source_type: synthesis
file_path: artifacts/stakeholders-communications/A07-stakeholder-register-template.md
---

# A07 — Stakeholder Register and Engagement Strategy Template

**Artifact ID:** A07
**Artifact Name:** Stakeholder Register and Engagement Strategy
**Template Version:** 1.0.0
**Status:** Template · Active
**Authority:** PMBOK8 Guide §2.5 Stakeholders Performance Domain · Table 2-1
**Source Type:** synthesis
**File Path:** `artifacts/stakeholders-communications/A07-stakeholder-register-template.md`

> **Usage note:** Initiate this register during chartering (SKL-02-01) and maintain throughout the project. This single record replaces separate salience canvas, kickoff blueprint, and stakeholder engagement plan documents. Update whenever stakeholder interest, influence, or engagement level materially changes.

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## Section 1 — Project Reference

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| **Project Name** | [FIELD: Project name] |
| **Project ID** | [FIELD: Project ID] |
| **Record Owner** | [FIELD: Project manager name] |
| **Last Updated** | [FIELD: YYYY-MM-DD] |
| **Version** | [FIELD: e.g. 1.0] |

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## Section 2 — Stakeholder Identification

| ID | Name / Group | Role / Organization | Interest in Project | Influence Level | Impact on Project | Current Engagement Level | Target Engagement Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S01 | [FIELD: Name or group] | [FIELD: Role / org] | [FIELD: What they care about] | High / Medium / Low | High / Medium / Low | Unaware / Resistant / Neutral / Supportive / Leading | [FIELD: Target level] |
| S02 | [FIELD: Name or group] | [FIELD: Role / org] | [FIELD: What they care about] | [Level] | [Level] | [Current] | [Target] |
| S03 | [FIELD: Name or group] | [FIELD: Role / org] | [FIELD: What they care about] | [Level] | [Level] | [Current] | [Target] |

> **Engagement level definitions (PMBOK8 §2.5):**
> - **Unaware** — unaware of the project and potential impacts
> - **Resistant** — aware but opposed
> - **Neutral** — aware but neither supportive nor resistant
> - **Supportive** — aware and supportive
> - **Leading** — actively engaged and promoting the project

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## Section 3 — Stakeholder Analysis

### [S01 — Name / Group]

| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| **Primary concern** | [FIELD: What is most important to this stakeholder?] |
| **Communication preference** | [FIELD: How, when, and how often does this stakeholder want information?] |
| **Engagement strategy** | [FIELD: Approach to move toward target engagement level?] |
| **Potential risk or issue** | [FIELD: What could go wrong? Mitigation?] |
| **Escalation trigger** | [FIELD: What event should trigger escalation to the sponsor?] |

### [S02 — Name / Group]

| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| **Primary concern** | [FIELD] |
| **Communication preference** | [FIELD] |
| **Engagement strategy** | [FIELD] |
| **Potential risk or issue** | [FIELD] |
| **Escalation trigger** | [FIELD] |

*(Add one block per key stakeholder)*

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## Section 4 — Engagement Strategy Summary

### 4.1 Overall Engagement Approach
[FIELD: Describe the general philosophy and rationale given the project context.]

### 4.2 Key Engagement Activities

| Activity | Stakeholder(s) | Frequency | Owner | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [FIELD: e.g. Steering committee review] | [FIELD: S01, S03] | [FIELD: Monthly] | [FIELD: PM] | [FIELD: Governance oversight] |
| [FIELD: Status report distribution] | [FIELD: All] | [FIELD: Fortnightly] | [FIELD: PM] | [FIELD: Transparency] |
| [FIELD: Sponsor 1:1] | [FIELD: S01] | [FIELD: Weekly] | [FIELD: PM] | [FIELD: Early warning] |

### 4.3 Communication Channels

| Channel | Used For | Audience | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| [FIELD: e.g. Email] | [FIELD: Formal status updates] | [FIELD: All] | [FIELD: Fortnightly] |
| [FIELD: e.g. Project dashboard] | [FIELD: Progress tracking] | [FIELD: Steering group] | [FIELD: Real-time] |
| [FIELD: e.g. Workshops] | [FIELD: Requirements and decisions] | [FIELD: Core team] | [FIELD: As needed] |

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## Section 5 — Sensitive Stakeholder Notes

> **Access control:** This section may be restricted. Consult the project manager before sharing.

[FIELD: Record any sensitive stakeholder information — political dynamics, conflicts of interest, confidentiality requirements, or relationship risks.]

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## Section 6 — Review and Update Log

| Date | Updated By | Trigger for Update | Key Changes Made |
|---|---|---|---|
| [FIELD: YYYY-MM-DD] | [FIELD: Name] | [FIELD: Phase gate / event / issue] | [FIELD: What changed] |

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## Change Log

| Version | Date | Author | Change Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0 | 2026-05-30 | B2 Batch 1 | Initial template |
| 1.0.1 | 2026-06-01 | Phase 0 cleanup | Migrated from artifacts/stakeholders/ to artifacts/stakeholders-communications/ (P0-0I) |

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*Template for: A07 — Stakeholder Register and Engagement Strategy*
*Authority: PMBOK8 Guide §2.5*
*See definition file: `artifacts/stakeholders-communications/A07-stakeholder-register-seam.md`*
