Stakeholder management

In almost every project it's particularly important that those who have the largest influence over the successful completion of it are carefully managed. During this workshop participants will explore the challenges and benefits of stakeholder management, learn how to identify key stakeholders, and assess their power, influence, and areas of interest.

Max 15 participants

100 mins

Impact

On your business

Successful project management – projects will be managed to greater and more lucrative business outcomes and solutions, encouraging a culture of growth and ambition
Accountability – stakeholders and project managers will be clearer on expectations and accountability during future projects
Efficiency – projects will be undertaken with increased efficiency with key players stakeholders identified and managed to their individual strengths and profile

As a result of this workshop participants will

Be aware of the benefits and challenges of stakeholder management.
Be confident in the identification of stakeholders in future projects.
Be able to undertake stakeholder analysis, identifying stakeholder power, influence, and areas of interest.
Be able to use stakeholder analysis to identify an appropriate communication plan when managing stakeholders.
Understand the different types of expectations that should be clearly and overtly outlined and discussed with stakeholders.
Identify practical steps which they will take to better manage stakeholders during future real-world projects.

Learning activities

Workshop

Discussion

Online resources

Action plan

Want to know more?

Almost every successful project is built upon the hard work and collaboration of other people, and it is particularly important that those who have the largest influence over and impact on the successful completion of a project or venture, are carefully managed.

During this workshop, participants will explore the associated challenges and benefits of stakeholder management and learn how to identify key stakeholders and assess their power, influence, and areas of interest.

Participants will also learn how communicating and maintaining good relationships with stakeholders in a way that fits their profile is integral in securing positive project outcomes and will learn how best to identify and implement their stakeholder communication approach in future projects, breaking down the different types of expectations that should be discussed and agreed with stakeholders clearly.
Finally, participants will leave the workshop having identified practical steps they will take to ensure the successful management of stakeholders in future work-based scenarios.