Powergrams are a graphical representation of the power dynamics and power positions
within an organisation and show the power structure, which might be different
to the current organisational structure; this might provide useful insights
about the organisation.
Power is part of each organisation and refers to various methods available to leaders
to achieve alignment. An organisational structure provides the framework for
this alignment of power, authority and responsibility, and the powergram tools
makes the informal framework clear.
Note that the stakeholder-related tools in the category ‘Definition of a situation/
problem’ (chapter 3.1) and the ‘Project environment analysis’ (chapter 7.8)
are typically used in a project context, whilst the powergram is more likely to be
used in a ‘static’ organisational context. Feel free to use whatever tool fits your
purpose and context. Why not use the powergram in a project context?