URL: https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/power-mapping-101
Power mapping is simply a way to identify who has power in the community, and to figure out what will move those individuals or institutions to do whatever it is you want them to do. Creating a power map will help you answer these important questions:
- Who are some key potential allies in your community—individuals and organizations who are likely to be on your side and who have the ability to influence others?
- Who might oppose your plan, and who is in the middle who could be brought over to your side
- What are effective ways to communicate with your community?