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Actors Map
A map representing the relationship between stakeholders. It is a view of the service/system and its context.
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When to use
Early in the process. (A good idea is to do it straight after the gameplan workshop)
Why you should
Define and agree on the different actors the project should focus on.
What you get
A map of all the stakeholders and their relationship with each other.
Steps to take
Start in the middle with primary user/actors of the service.
Secondary users. This can be next of kind, relatives, networks.
Service providers. The ones that make and delivers the service.
Premise makers. The ones who influence the frameworks for the service. It can be politicians, manegers etc.
Further reading
This task can help set the direction of the project and can give you some hints about which actors you should looka at and talk too during the insight phase.
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