Strategy · intermediate · 35 min
Stakeholder Mapping: Bias Impact
Map stakeholders based on their influence and how they are impacted by biases to develop targeted communication and mitigation strategies.
What participants gain
- Identify key stakeholders impacted by bias.
- Assess the level of influence and impact of different stakeholders.
- Develop targeted communication strategies for different stakeholder groups.
- Prioritize stakeholder engagement efforts based on influence and impact.
Materials needed
- Stakeholder map template (printed or digital)
- Pens
- Markers
- Sticky notes
- Timer
- A3 paper
How to run Stakeholder Mapping: Bias Impact, step by step
- Introduce the concept of stakeholder mapping and its relevance to mitigating bias (5 minutes).
- Define the scope of the stakeholder map (e.g., specific bias or issue) (5 minutes).
- Guide participants through the different sections of the stakeholder map, asking them to identify key stakeholders and their level of influence and impact (20 minutes).
- Have participants share their stakeholder maps with the larger group (5 minutes).
- Facilitate a discussion to prioritize stakeholder engagement efforts (5 minutes).
Facilitator tips
- Define clearly what constitutes a stakeholder in the context of the workshop.
- Encourage participants to consider both internal and external stakeholders.
- Use visual aids to illustrate the stakeholder map and its different quadrants.
Common challenges
- Participants may struggle to identify all relevant stakeholders - Provide a list of potential stakeholders to prompt their thinking.
- Participants may disagree on the level of influence or impact of different stakeholders - Facilitate a discussion to reach a consensus.
- The stakeholder map may become too complex - Simplify the map by focusing on the most important stakeholders.
Running it virtually
Use a digital stakeholder mapping tool like Miro or Mural. Allow participants to collaborate on the map in real-time and assign different colors to different stakeholder groups.
Expected results
A completed stakeholder map identifying key stakeholders and their level of influence and impact related to bias. Participants will develop a better understanding of how to engage stakeholders in mitigating bias.
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