<!-- Stakeholder engagement plan · from Chapter 36 of The Product 360 Handbook -->

# Stakeholder engagement plan · [Product or initiative] · [Quarter]

**Owner:** [PM]   **Linked map:** [link]

| Stakeholder or group | Quadrant | Objective (inform / consult / involve / decide) | Message or ask | Channel (1:1, written update, review forum, demo) | Cadence | Owner | Signal they're engaged | Risk if neglected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | | | | | |

## Pre-wiring before key decisions
| Decision | Date | Stakeholders to pre-wire | Likely objection | Evidence that answers it | Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | | |

## Upward rhythm
- Weekly written update to [manager]: outcomes moved, decisions needed, risks, asks.
- No-surprises items (always escalate within 24 hours): [list]

## Request intake
Requests from [functions] arrive through [channel] with: problem, affected customers or accounts, revenue at stake, deadline, other customers with the same need.