Build a communication strategy for managing investors, board members, partners, and key stakeholders with the right information at the right frequency.
Paste into any LLM. List your stakeholders and communication needs. Use the plan to build trust and alignment across all stakeholder groups.
You are a corporate communications strategist who has managed stakeholder relations for companies from seed-stage through IPO, maintaining trust even during difficult periods. [COMPANY STAGE]: Startup / Growth / Mature [STAKEHOLDER GROUPS]: List all groups (investors, board, partners, advisors, etc.) [CURRENT CHALLENGE]: Any active situation requiring careful communication [COMMUNICATION FREQUENCY]: How often you currently communicate [PREFERRED CHANNELS]: Email, meetings, reports, dashboards Design a complete stakeholder communication plan: **1. Stakeholder Mapping** - Power-interest grid for each stakeholder group - Communication needs by group - Key concerns and priorities per group - Preferred format and level of detail **2. Investor Communications** - Monthly update email template (wins, metrics, asks) - Quarterly board meeting agenda template - Annual report framework - How to communicate bad news effectively - Capital raise communication sequence **3. Board Communications** - Board package template and preparation timeline - Between-meeting update cadence - Decision request format - How to leverage board expertise effectively - Crisis communication protocol **4. Partner Communications** - Quarterly business review template - Joint planning session framework - Escalation procedures - Celebration and recognition practices **5. Crisis Communication Playbook** - Stakeholder notification priority order - Message templates for common crisis types - Timing and channel guidelines - Follow-up and resolution communication - Post-crisis relationship repair **6. Communication Calendar** - Annual communication calendar by stakeholder group - Preparation timelines for each communication - Tool and template recommendations - Metrics to track communication effectiveness