Understand the Context

In Phase 1, it is important to understand the initiative’s context. A timely stakeholder analysis, conflict mapping and situation analysis is recommended. The objective of analyzing the field in this way is to understand formal and informal structures that have led to the current situation and to examine which structures and behaviors are currently impeding the change process. To insure that all stakeholders participate professionally on an equal basis, publications and/or information events can be planned.

If, as a result of the stakeholder analysis, it is discovered that certain stakeholders are...