A five-step working checklist
- 01
Write the exact commitment
Record what was agreed in plain language. Avoid broad summaries such as “support the community.”
- 02
Assign one accountable owner
A named role or person should know the next action. Note an escalation route when the primary owner is unavailable.
- 03
Record the agreed date
Separate dates promised externally from internal progress milestones.
- 04
Attach closure evidence
A completed activity needs a verifiable receipt, decision record or accepted output.
- 05
Review unresolved items
Prioritize overdue and high-impact actions before the next stakeholder meeting.
Download your free starter CSV
Open in Excel, Google Sheets or another spreadsheet editor. The file contains headers and one clearly illustrative example. No data is uploaded.
Replace the example row before using your own information.
What your output should show
After entering your own information, another reviewer should understand the owner, source, status and next action without relying on undocumented explanations. Use appropriate access controls for confidential material.
Frequently asked questions
Is a stakeholder register the same as a contact list?
No. A contact list stores identities. A commitments register also tracks what was promised, by whom, when and how closure was verified.
Should I put sensitive stakeholder data in this free CSV?
Use only information you are authorized to store. Keep personal, confidential and sensitive details in approved secure systems.
What is included in the optional paid toolkit?
The existing $49 toolkit includes an implementation guide, editable Excel stakeholder and commitments workbook, and Word executive briefing template.