[Verse 1] Start with mapping every single face Who's got power, who's in place Document them in your register Name and role, make it crystal clear Interest level, influence scale Communication preference, don't let it fail The stakeholder register is your foundation For building strong project collaboration [Chorus] Unaware to Resistant, Neutral to Supportive Leading is the goal, keep your plan adaptive Map them out, engage them well Feedback loops will help you tell If they're moving up the ladder Stakeholder engagement matters From unaware to leading the way Engage stakeholders every day [Verse 2] Now create your engagement plan How to reach each woman and man Frequency of communication Match their preferred information High power, high interest gets your focus Low power, low interest, just keep notice The plan shows how you'll move them forward Through resistance toward support [Chorus] Unaware to Resistant, Neutral to Supportive Leading is the goal, keep your plan adaptive Map them out, engage them well Feedback loops will help you tell If they're moving up the ladder Stakeholder engagement matters From unaware to leading the way Engage stakeholders every day [Bridge] When resistance starts to show Listen first before you go Feedback loops reveal the truth Iteration gives you proof Change is hard but change is needed Make sure no one feels unheeded Power interest grid will guide Keep supporters by your side [Verse 3] Monitor and iterate Check if people's levels migrate Unaware means they don't know Resistant fights the project flow Neutral means they just don't care Supportive wants the project there Leading means they champion you The highest level, tried and true [Final Chorus] Unaware to Resistant, Neutral to Supportive Leading is the goal, keep your plan adaptive Map them out, engage them well Feedback loops will help you tell Stakeholder success depends On how well your plan transcends From unaware to leading the way Engage stakeholders every day [Outro] Register, plan, and iterate Stakeholder engagement, don't be late Five levels up the engagement scale With proper planning, you won't fail
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