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Mendelow Power-Interest Grid

Each stakeholder: place in quadrant (high/low power × high/low interest) — each quadrant has strategy.

50 min Intermediate

Goal

Break "treat all equally" — calibrated time per stakeholder.

Steps

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List all project/product stakeholders (10-25).

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You find stakeholder you over-invest in.

Evidence base

School: Stakeholder Theory / Strategic Management

Founders: Aubrey Mendelow (1991)

Mendelow — 1991 "Stakeholder Mapping" paper; Power/Interest grid as PMI PMBOK and strategy book staple.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Mendelow Power-Interest Grid" take?

This exercise takes about 50 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.

When will I notice the effect of "Mendelow Power-Interest Grid"?

You find stakeholder you over-invest in. In the short term: In a month, comm load drops 30% with same effectiveness.

Is "Mendelow Power-Interest Grid" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Stakeholder Theory / Strategic Management (Aubrey Mendelow (1991)). Mendelow — 1991 "Stakeholder Mapping" paper; Power/Interest grid as PMI PMBOK and strategy book staple.

Is "Mendelow Power-Interest Grid" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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