Which concept is used to tailor stakeholder engagement by considering influence and interest?

• A. Stakeholder Register
• B. Stakeholder Analysis
• C. Lessons Learned Register
• D. Communications Plan

Answer: (B)

Stakeholder analysis identifies who matters to the project and how they can influence or be affected by it, then uses that information to tailor how you engage with each person or group. By evaluating influence and interest, you can map stakeholders on a power–interest grid and choose actions accordingly: those with high influence and high interest need close, proactive management; high influence with low interest should be kept satisfied; low influence with high interest should be kept informed and consulted; and low influence with low interest can be monitored with minimal effort. This approach ensures your engagement efforts and communication are focused where they’ll have the most impact, optimizing time and resources while keeping key players aligned. The other options fulfill different roles: a Stakeholder Register is simply a list of stakeholders; a Lessons Learned Register captures past project experiences; a Communications Plan outlines how information is conveyed but isn’t the process used to assess and tailor engagement.