Why is a stakeholder analysis important in the evolution of change impact and organizational readiness?

Stakeholder analysis is thefoundational activitythat identifies individuals and groups affected by the change. ACMP explains that without knowingwho is impacted, it is impossible to design effective communications, engagement, resistance management, or training. While risks, pitfalls, and strategies are informed by analysis, the primary reason for conducting it is tomap out the population of stakeholders and their level of impact/influence. Thus, option C is correct.

(Reference: ACMP Standard, Process Group 1 – Stakeholder Analysis; Outputs: List of impacted stakeholders with impact/influence mapping.)