Stakeholder Register

A project document that lists stakeholders, evaluates their interests and influence on the project, and organizes them into relevant categories.

Key Points

  • Created early and maintained throughout the project life cycle.
  • Captures stakeholder identity, role, interests, influence/impact, and contact details.
  • Groups stakeholders (for example by power/interest or engagement level) to tailor strategies.
  • Serves as an input to communication planning, stakeholder engagement, and risk management.

Example

On a hospital IT upgrade, the project manager records executives, department heads, nurses, the software vendor, and regulators in the stakeholder register. Each entry includes influence and interest ratings and a category (high power/high interest, medium interest/low power, etc.). This helps the team decide who needs detailed updates, who to consult on requirements, and where to focus engagement efforts.

PMP Example Question

During project initiating, the project manager compiles a list of individuals and groups affected by the project, notes their levels of power and interest, and categorizes them to guide engagement. Which document is being developed?

  1. Stakeholder register
  2. Communications management plan
  3. Resource management plan
  4. Issue log

Correct Answer: A — Stakeholder register

Explanation: The stakeholder register records who the stakeholders are, assesses their interests and influence, and classifies them to inform engagement strategies.

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