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Tool
Audit Stakeholder Mapping Tool
Audit PlanningGovernance
Identify who can block, support, inform or approve an audit and plan how to engage them — preventing late surprises on sensitive or cross-border engagements.
What you'll find inside
- Purpose and when to use the tool, with a five-step method
- Core inputs: stakeholder role, interest, influence, information needs, expectations, potential resistance, channel, timing, approval role and relationship owner
- A scoring matrix to map stakeholder influence and interest
- A one-page working sheet to complete during planning, fieldwork or issue validation
- A worked example of a stakeholder map
- Five quick-reference reminders for stakeholder engagement
Best for
- Audits involving multiple teams or senior management
- Cross-border audits and transformation projects
- Sensitive engagements
Resource information
- Format:
- Pages:
- 6
- Price:
- Free
- Registration:
- Not required
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