Getting Started

Use this guide for a fast first run.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  • A Jira Cloud site
  • Access to at least one Jira project
  • The app installed on your Jira site

If the app is not installed yet, follow Installation and Access.

Open the app

  1. Go to a Jira project.
  2. In the left project navigation, open Stakeholder Map.
  3. Confirm the main app page loads.

Complete your first workflow

1) Add your first stakeholders

  1. Click Add stakeholder.
  2. Enter name, role, and optional notes.
  3. Set initial Power and Interest.
  4. Save.

Start with 5-10 stakeholders so your first map is useful but manageable.

2) Place and validate on the map

  1. Review where each stakeholder appears in the grid.
  2. Adjust ratings if someone lands in the wrong strategy zone.
  3. Confirm the top-right (high power, high interest) group matches your key decision makers.

3) Add communication tasks

  1. Open the communication area.
  2. Create a follow-up task for each high-priority stakeholder.
  3. Set owner and due date.
  4. Track status as work progresses.

4) Run a first engagement check

  1. Open SEAM/engagement view.
  2. For key stakeholders, set Current and Desired engagement levels.
  3. Review gaps.
  4. Convert the largest gaps into communication tasks.

First-week checklist

  • Stakeholder list is complete for current project phase
  • High-priority stakeholders have communication tasks
  • Engagement gaps are reviewed at least once
  • Team agrees on map ownership and update cadence
  • Update map: weekly
  • Review communication tasks: 2-3 times per week
  • Review engagement gaps: sprint planning and sprint review

Next steps