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Joy at Work!thechangedecision.comJoy at Work!T H E C H A N G E D E C I S I O N © 2 0 1 9 – 2 0 2 0thechangedecision.com2Influencer Engagement & Partnership1 2 3 4Decide what influencers to focus on Identify the stakeholders that are influential among the people that are impacted by the change. Think about both formal and informal leaders that others often look to for reaction before they themselves act. These are likely the people to pay close attention to.Lead an Influencer Stakeholder Analysis conversation It’s often useful to involve team leaders or team members in the analysis conversation. You could also decide to involve only 2-3 people. The people you select to participate are the folks on the team that will proactively work together to manage stakeholder expectations.Identify the actions needed based on the analysisOnce you’ve had the analysis conversation, now is the time to sit back and look at what the analysis is telling you. Where are your biggest influencer support risks? What steps can you take easily to appropriately involve influencers? Where is it worth putting some additional focus?Periodically revisit the analysis to see what has changedOver time things will change –influencer support will change, their influence will change, some will leave and some new influencers will join the effort. By periodically conducting this analysis you’ll make better informed decisions and reduce unwanted surprises.2thechangedecision.comJoy at Work!Joy at Work! Joy at Work!thechangedecision.comthechangedecision.com2Influencer Engagement & Partnership1 2 3 4Decide what influencers to focus on Identify the stakeholders that are influential among the people that are impacted by the change. Think about both formal and informal leaders that others often look to for reaction before they themselves act. These are likely the people to pay close attention to.Lead an Influencer Stakeholder Analysis conversation It’s often useful to involve team leaders or team members in the analysis conversation. You could also decide to involve only 2-3 people. The people you select to participate are the folks on the team that will proactively work together to manage stakeholder expectations.Identify the actions needed based on the analysisOnce you’ve had the analysis conversation, now is the time to sit back and look at what the analysis is telling you. Where are your biggest influencer support risks? What steps can you take easily to appropriately involve influencers? Where is it worth putting some additional focus?Periodically revisit the analysis to see what has changedOver time things will change –influencer support will change, their influence will change, some will leave and some new influencers will join the effort. By periodically conducting this analysis you’ll make better informed decisions and reduce unwanted surprises.2thechangedecision.comJoy at Work!Joy at Work! Joy at Work!thechangedecision.comthechangedecision.com2Influencer Engagement & Partnership1 2 3 4Decide what influencers to focus on Identify the stakeholders that are influential among the people that are impacted by the change. Think about both formal and informal leaders that others often look to for reaction before they themselves act. These are likely the people to pay close attention to.Lead an Influencer Stakeholder Analysis conversation It’s often useful to involve team leaders or team members in the analysis conversation. You could also decide to involve only 2-3 people. The people you select to participate are the folks on the team that will proactively work together to manage stakeholder expectations.Identify the actions needed based on the analysisOnce you’ve had the analysis conversation, now is the time to sit back and look at what the analysis is telling you. Where are your biggest influencer support risks? What steps can you take easily to appropriately involve influencers? Where is it worth putting some additional focus?Periodically revisit the analysis to see what has changedOver time things will change –influencer support will change, their influence will change, some will leave and some new influencers will join the effort. By periodically conducting this analysis you’ll make better informed decisions and reduce unwanted surprises.2thechangedecision.comJoy at Work!Joy at Work!

Joy at Work!thechangedecision.comInfluencer NameWhat’s the influencer’s role?What’s unique about their role?What’s their interest in the change?What would they say about the change today?What would you like them to say about the change?What would they do ideally to support the change?What would most help them support the change?The Influencer Stakeholder Analysis Questions Joy at Work!thechangedecision.comInfluencer NameWhat’s the influencer’s role?What’s unique about their role?What’s their interest in the change?What would they say about the change today?What would you like them to say about the change?What would they do ideally to support the change?What would most help them support the change?The Influencer Stakeholder Analysis Questions Joy at Work!thechangedecision.comInfluencer NameWhat’s the influencer’s role?What’s unique about their role?What’s their interest in the change?What would they say about the change today?What would you like them to say about the change?What would they do ideally to support the change?What would most help them support the change?The Influencer Stakeholder Analysis Questions

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