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PM-505

Stakeholder Management & Engagement

Engage stakeholders for project and organisational success

Intermediate Online 4 weeks 20 CPD Hours

Master stakeholder engagement strategies for project and organisational success, covering identification, mapping, communication planning, and political navigation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and map stakeholders using power/interest analysis
  • Develop targeted engagement strategies for diverse stakeholder groups
  • Manage difficult stakeholders and navigate organisational politics
  • Create effective communication plans and governance frameworks

Course Modules

Identifying stakeholders and using power/interest grids.

Developing targeted engagement strategies for each stakeholder group.

Creating communication plans, channels, and frequency matrices.

Techniques for managing resistance, conflict, and opposing interests.

Understanding organisational politics and navigating power dynamics.

Stakeholder reporting, governance mechanisms, and escalation procedures.

Assessments

Assignment
Stakeholder Engagement Plan

Develop a complete stakeholder engagement plan for a project.

40%
Project
Stakeholder Simulation Exercise

Navigate a simulated scenario with conflicting stakeholder interests.

40%
Quiz
Stakeholder Management Quiz

Assessment on stakeholder analysis, communication, and governance.

20%