(a) Stakeholders:

• The company includes a) The Chief Executive Officer, b) Board of Directors, c) Project team d) Company stockholders, e) Employees (Managers, Engineers, Operators, Developers, etc.).
• The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) which are in charge of the overall safety of operations and product certifications.
• Gamers, Medical Practitioners, and Interaction Researchers who utilize the product.
• The general public who are the end consumers.
• Suppliers of parts for manufacturing the product (including VR headset manufacturers).
• Distributors who facilitate the sale and movement of the product.

Stakeholder Map:

(b) Stakeholder Allegiances

Advocates (individuals or groups driving the change) – Company CEO, Project lead team, Board of Directors, Managers

Followers (individuals or groups who support the project and go with the flow) – Engineers, Stockholders, Gamers, Medical Practitioners, Interaction researchers

Indifferent (individuals or groups who haven’t taken a stance) – Public, Suppliers, and distributors

Blockers (individuals or groups showing resistance) – Federal agencies

Stakeholder management strategies