Which of the following is not an area in Mendelow's matrix?

• A. Minimal Effort
• B. Keep informed
• C. Keep satisfied
• D. Engage Partners

Answer: (D)

Mendelow's matrix categorizes stakeholders by their power to influence outcomes and their level of interest in the project, guiding how you should engage with them. The four common responses are: when a stakeholder has high power and high interest, you engage closely; when they have high power but low interest, you keep them satisfied; when they have low power but high interest, you keep them informed; and when they have low power and low interest, you give them minimal effort. The options minimal effort, keep informed, and keep satisfied align with these four areas. The phrase “Engage Partners” isn’t one of the standard quadrant labels in Mendelow’s matrix, so it doesn’t fit as a recognized area.