Episode 36 — Use stakeholder analysis to map influence, incentives, and resistance early (1B3)
This episode focuses on stakeholder analysis as a governance skill that prevents late-stage surprises, hidden blockers, and political failures that derail otherwise sound plans. You’ll learn how to identify stakeholders who influence outcomes, including executives, business owners, risk and compliance leaders, security, architecture, finance, operations, and delivery teams, then map what each group cares about, what they fear, and what incentives shape their behavior. We’ll discuss how to assess influence and resistance in realistic terms, such as who controls funding, who owns key data and processes, who can slow approvals, and who can create informal workarounds. Scenarios include governance initiatives that fail because teams were not consulted, portfolio decisions that trigger backlash due to misunderstood impacts, and standards rollouts that stall because the “cost of compliance” was never acknowledged. On the CGEIT exam, strong answers often reflect early stakeholder mapping and engagement plans that align incentives, clarify expectations, and reduce resistance through transparency and shared ownership. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
