Table 1.

Stakeholder Allegiance Worksheet

Level of Allegiance	How to Manage
Advocates	Keep on side through active engagement Use their input directly and visibly in policies and proposals
Followers	Increase their understanding of benefits Avoid temptation to exploit or take support for granted
Indifferent	Identify and address knowledge gaps Keep informed and updated across platforms
Blockers	Court and convince of mutual interests and agendas Actively explain and frame to overcome fears
Adversaries	Counter frames and arguments Develop deep understanding of their values and interests