The model
Stakeholder gravity increases with visibility, uncertainty and proximity to a decision. New participants bring useful knowledge, but may also reopen matters the delivery team thought settled. The model identifies which new contributions change the decision and which require context rather than a revised plan.
- 01Visibility
- 02Uncertainty
- 03Decision proximity
- 04Required contribution
In practice
A launch attracts three new review groups in its final week. The sponsor separates a genuine operating concern from requests to restate the program history. The concern is addressed; the history is supplied without restarting the approval sequence.
