Using Power, Legitimacy & Urgency provides additional depth to stakeholder analysis when compared with a simple two dimensional approach (e.g. Power & Interest) so could provide a richer understanding of our stakeholders.
The downside is that it might take additional effort to conduct analysis and it might increase the likelihood of our ignoring other considerations or dimensions for analysis leading to an incorrect engagement strategy.
I think there is often confusion with this model because of the number of "D's" generated (7). Simplicity is the key, and in many cases, this added complexity doesn't make sense. Saving Changes...
1. This model provides you with better insight into your project stakeholders. 2. It helps you save resources, time, and effort. 3. This model helps you complete projects successfully with minimal obstruction.
Limitations of the Salience Model
1. Compared to other two-dimensional models, this model requires more time and effort. 2. This is a subjective procedure, and some bias in opinion can significantly affect your classifications. 3. Monitoring these three attributes continuously takes resources and time. 4. This model assumes these attributes are either present or absent, though in reality it may vary between these two.
In conclusion, Although this model can be more time consuming than others, it can provide you with a better analysis and understanding of your stakeholders. This model lets you focus your energy on important stakeholders and keeps you from wasting your time on less important ones. Saving Changes...
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