In this section, describe key stakeholders in your project. Indicate how you will manage them based on their power and influence.] In this section, students will identify the category (or type) of key stakeholders and their impact (power and interest) on the project. Then, determine the appropriate communication style. Use the following sample categories to determine a key stakeholder's type. Project manager Team members Managers Resource managers Executives Senior management Company owners Investors Sponsors Financiers (the people, not the cakes) Suppliers Vendors Consultants Customers End users Use the following rating to determine the degree of impact (power and interest) a stakeholder may have on the project. High Power/High Interest (Fully engage): These stakeholders need to be engaged regularly and managed closely. These are key players. This group will require the most effort to keep satisfied. High Power/Low Interest (Keep satisfied): Keep these stakeholders satisfied by striking a careful balance between keeping them informed, but not overloading them with too much information. Low Power/High Interest (Keep informed): You should keep these stakeholders adequately informed and consult with them regarding their area of interest, and make sure they don't have any major issues with the project. These stakeholders can often help with the detail of the project. Low Power/Low Interest (Minimum effort): Inform these stakeholders with general information.