How to Create a Stakeholder Map with the stakeholder-map Command

The stakeholder-map command generates a Power × Interest matrix and tailored communication plan by orchestrating a five-step workflow defined in the pm-execution module.

The phuryn/pm-skills repository provides AI-driven project management capabilities through a CLI powered by the Claude plugin. The stakeholder-map command, part of the pm-execution module, enables product managers to rapidly build comprehensive stakeholder maps by classifying participants according to influence and engagement levels.

Understanding the stakeholder-map Command Architecture

Command Definition

The command is declared in pm-execution/commands/stakeholder-map.md. When invoked, it prompts the user for the project or initiative name, or accepts an uploaded brief, then initiates a structured five-step workflow.

Skill Implementation

The core logic resides in pm-execution/skills/stakeholder-map/SKILL.md. This skill implementation:

• Identifies all relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Classifies each stakeholder on Power (high/low) and Interest (high/low)
• Places them on a Power × Interest grid using the quadrants: Manage Closely, Keep Satisfied, Keep Informed, and Monitor
• Generates a communication-plan table and RACI matrix

Execution Flow

The architecture follows a self-contained pipeline executed entirely by the Claude plugin runtime:

User → /stakeholder-map command → Prompt for initiative details
       │
       └─► Stakeholder-map skill (SKILL.md) reads arguments,
             optionally parses uploaded files,
             builds the grid & tables
       │
       └─► Returns a ready-to-save Markdown document

Because the command and skill are pure-text specifications, the workflow remains deterministic and requires no external API calls.

How to Create a Stakeholder Map

Basic Text Invocation

Provide the initiative name as an argument:

/stakeholder-map New analytics platform launch

Processing Uploaded Briefs

Upload a project document for the skill to parse and extract context:

/stakeholder-map [upload project-brief.pdf]

Generated Output Structure

The command produces a Markdown document containing a complete stakeholder analysis:

## Stakeholder Map: New analytics platform launch

### Stakeholder Grid

| Stakeholder | Role | Power | Interest | Quadrant      | Stance |
|------------|------|-------|----------|---------------|--------|
| VP Engineering | Exec | High | High | Manage Closely | Supportive |
| Marketing Lead | Team | Low  | High | Keep Informed  | Neutral |
| Finance CFO   | Exec | High | Low  | Keep Satisfied | Resistant |
| Intern QA     | Team | Low  | Low  | Monitor        | N/A      |

### Communication Plan

#### Manage Closely

| Stakeholder | Channel | Frequency | Content                 | Owner |
|------------|---------|-----------|-------------------------|-------|
| VP Engineering | 1:1 | Weekly | Roadmap & risk updates | PM |

The output also includes suggested follow-up actions, such as drafting stakeholder updates for the "Manage Closely" group or creating meeting prep briefs for key conversations.

When to Use the stakeholder-map Command

According to the skill description in pm-execution/skills/stakeholder-map/SKILL.md, invoke this command when you need to:

• Align cross-functional teams before a product launch
• Create communication plans for new features or migrations
• Document stakeholder responsibilities for governance or audit purposes

Summary

• The stakeholder-map command is defined in pm-execution/commands/stakeholder-map.md and implemented in pm-execution/skills/stakeholder-map/SKILL.md
• It creates a Power × Interest matrix with four quadrants: Manage Closely, Keep Satisfied, Keep Informed, and Monitor
• Input can be a simple text string or an uploaded project brief
• Output includes a stakeholder grid, communication plan table, and RACI matrix rendered as a Markdown document
• The workflow runs entirely within the Claude plugin runtime without external dependencies

Frequently Asked Questions

What output format does the stakeholder-map command generate?

The command returns a ready-to-save Markdown document containing the stakeholder grid, communication plan, and RACI matrix. This format allows easy editing and sharing across project management tools.

Can I upload existing project documents to the stakeholder-map command?

Yes. According to the command definition in pm-execution/commands/stakeholder-map.md, you can upload brief files using the syntax /stakeholder-map [upload filename.pdf], which the skill then parses to extract relevant stakeholder information.

What quadrants does the Power × Interest matrix use?

The skill classifies stakeholders into four quadrants based on Power and Interest levels: Manage Closely (high power, high interest), Keep Satisfied (high power, low interest), Keep Informed (low power, high interest), and Monitor (low power, low interest).

Does the stakeholder-map command require external APIs?

No. As implemented in the phuryn/pm-skills repository, the command and skill are pure-text specifications executed by the Claude plugin runtime, making the workflow self-contained and deterministic without external service calls.

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