Geoff and Paul discuss Geoff’s new book, "Surviving the Stakeholder Safari," a stakeholder-management approach using “expedition mapping” as an alternative to their earlier “battle mapping” metaphor. The method uses 50 animal archetypes (each an acronym) to describe common workplace behaviors such as the seagull and the lion, stressing empathy and avoiding labeling people as villains. Geoff outlines six steps: set a clear destination, define non-negotiables, identify relevant animals, assess likelihood/impact and triggers (including pack dynamics and balancing stakeholder types), choose strategies/tactics for each archetype, and “pack your backpack” with navigation, evidence, relationship, boundary, and self-management tools. They note the value of storytelling and visual, card-based mapping, and share where to find the book and a downloadable expedition mapping template.

Downloadable content here: www.inspectandadapt.com/podcasts/ep6-expedition-mapping

01:03 Book Launch Announcement

02:07 From Battle to Safari

02:54 Animal Archetypes Explained

04:26 Expedition Mapping Setup

05:54 Six Steps Overview

06:41 Step Two Non Negotiables

07:43 Step Three Identify Animals

09:45 No Labeling Just Empathy

11:25 Step Four Risk Assessment

12:42 Packs and Stakeholder Dynamics

14:44 Step Five Strategy Planning

14:58 Tactics for Seagulls

16:01 Handling the Lion Now

17:04 Pick Tactics per Animal

17:22 Pack Your Backpack

18:07 Navigation and Evidence Tools

19:51 Relationship and Boundary Tools

21:24 Self Management Tools

23:48 Wrap Up and Resources