> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.leapchange.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Stakeholder management

> Track and engage stakeholders throughout your change initiatives

Stakeholders are the people affected by or involved in your change initiatives. Effective stakeholder management is critical to change success.

## Stakeholder data model

Leap Change captures comprehensive stakeholder information:

### Basic information

* Name, email, phone
* Department, business unit, job role
* Location and country

### Engagement metrics

* **Influence level** - Low, Medium, High
* **Support level** - Their current stance on the change
* **Engagement score** - 0-100 calculated from interactions
* **Readiness level** - Champion, Ready, Aware, Resistant

### Communication

* Preferred communication method
* Last contact date
* Key interests and concerns

## Stakeholder views

Access stakeholders from the **Stakeholders** section in the sidebar.

### Table view

The default view shows all stakeholders in a sortable, filterable table. You can:

* **Sort** by any column
* **Filter** by department, influence, readiness, and more
* **Search** by name or email
* **Customize columns** shown in the view
* **Save views** for quick access to common filters

### Stakeholder profile

Click any stakeholder to see their detailed profile:

* **Overview** - Contact info, role, and metrics
* **Activity timeline** - Interactions and changes
* **Survey responses** - Historical feedback
* **Associated projects** - Which initiatives they're linked to

## Managing stakeholders

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Add stakeholders" icon="user-plus" href="/stakeholders/adding-stakeholders">
    Import or create stakeholders
  </Card>

  <Card title="Stakeholder groups" icon="users" href="/stakeholders/groups">
    Organize stakeholders into groups
  </Card>

  <Card title="Engagement tracking" icon="chart-line" href="/stakeholders/engagement">
    Monitor stakeholder engagement
  </Card>

  <Card title="Bulk operations" icon="layer-group" href="/stakeholders/bulk-operations">
    Update multiple stakeholders at once
  </Card>
</CardGroup>