Step One: Gather Information From Stakeholders Step Two: Complete a Stakeholder Interest Analysis
The first step in engaging stakeholders is to ask each of
them a few key questions. Cater these surveys according
to the stakeholder group. For example, the questions you
ask board members will likely be different from those you
ask parents. Understand that these surveys will put school
leadership in a vulnerable position. This is precisely where
God wants you, humble. It’s here where we can learn and
grow. A few questions to consider include: The next step involves creating a stakeholder interest anal-
ysis from the data collected. You need to know how to stay
in contact with those stakeholders and how much time
and effort are required to keep those stakeholders engaged
and involved. This analysis will help the school gain an
understanding of the roles and contributions that each
group of stakeholders plays in cultivating the Christian
school atmosphere. The chart below can help in determin-
ing the level of impact and influence stakeholder groups
can have on the school. Please note this example only
evaluates two of the numerous stakeholder groups.
• What is the best way to communicate information to
you regarding our school?
• What information do you want to see from our
school?
• How would you like to be involved in our school?
• What are the current opportunities you see with our
school?
• What strengths do you see in our school?
• How well do you think our school is integrating bibli-
cal worldview concepts?
“DEVELOPING A SUCCESSFUL, BIBLICALLY ENRICHED EDUCATIONAL
SYSTEM DEPENDS ON STRONG ENGAGEMENT AT EVERY LEVEL.”
Sample Stakeholder Interest Analysis Chart
PARENTS BOARD MEMBERS
High Medium
Medium High
Where does the stakeholder rate when understanding the importance of biblical
worldview (one being the lowest and five being the highest)? Three Five
What is most important to the stakeholder (Academics, Safety, Spiritual Emphasis,
Biblical Worldview, Finances, Environment, etc.)? Academics,
Biblical Worldview Finances,
Academics,
Biblical Worldview
Volunteer Support, Potential
Donor Connections Effect Policy Change,
Donor
Giving negative reports
about the school Seeking interests for self
instead of the school
How much does the school impact the stakeholder (high, medium, low)?
How much influence does the stakeholder have on the school (high, medium, low)?
How can the stakeholder impact the school?
How can the stakeholder create barriers for the school?
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