When prioritizing stakeholders in a project, it's important to consider three key criteria:$1.**$Power $($Influence$)**$: This refers to the stakeholder's ability to influence project decisions and outcomes. Stakeholders with high power can significantly affect the project either positively or negatively. It's essential to prioritize those who have decision$-$making authority, control over resources, or the ability to impact project success$\mathrm{.}2.**$Interest$**$: Stakeholders with a high level of interest in the project's outcomes, whether because it directly impacts them or their role within the organization, should be prioritized. Understanding how closely a stakeholder follows the project and how invested they are in the outcomes helps in allocating communication efforts appropriately$\mathrm{.}3.**$Urgency$**$: Urgency relates to how time$-$sensitive a stakeholder's needs or concerns are. Stakeholders with urgent needs or those facing critical project$-$related issues should be prioritized. For example, if a stakeholder needs specific information to make timely decisions, they should be considered higher priority.By evaluating stakeholders based on their power, interest, and urgency, project managers can effectively allocate time and resources to manage them and ensure project success.