In sensitive transactions, the formal organisation chart is not enough. The real task is to identify influence networks, actual decision-makers, advisers, silent stakeholders, underlying interests and pivotal pressure points.
Formal decision-makers and actual decision-makers.
Internal influencers, external advisers and relevant intermediaries.
Potential blockers, sources of veto and areas of resistance.
Economic, political, relational or reputational interests.
Alignment levers: value creation, security, credibility and timing.