A letter to your key stakeholders
write a letter to your key stakeholders, as determined through your Stakeholder
Analysis, regarding the issue you determined from your Threat Analysis.
Your letter will include:
● Explanation of issue
● Expresses organizational culture when conveying the information
● Provide steps the organization will take to remedy the issue.
[Your Organization’s Letterhead]
[Date]
Dear Stakeholders,
We are writing to inform you of a potential issue that has been identified through our ongoing risk assessment and management processes. Our primary goal is to maintain transparency and open communication with all stakeholders, and we believe it is essential to share this information with you promptly.
[Clearly and concisely explain the issue].
We understand that this news may be concerning, and we want to assure you that we are taking this matter very seriously. [Organization’s Name] has a strong commitment to [core value relevant to the issue, e.g., data security, customer satisfaction, operational excellence]. This incident does not reflect our usual high standards, and we are taking immediate steps to rectify the situation.
To address this issue, we have implemented the following actions:
- [Action 1: Specific steps being taken to resolve the issue]
- [Action 2: Steps to prevent recurrence]
- [Action 3: Measures to mitigate potential impact]
- [Action 4: Communication plan to keep stakeholders informed]
- Tailor the letter to your specific audience: Consider the level of technical detail appropriate for each stakeholder group.
- Maintain a professional and empathetic tone: Acknowledge the potential impact of the issue on stakeholders.
- Be transparent and honest: Avoid downplaying the seriousness of the issue.
- Offer reassurance and commitment: Emphasize the organization's dedication to resolving the issue and preventing future occurrences.
- Provide contact information: Encourage stakeholders to reach out with questions or concerns.