Effectively identify, engage, and manage stakeholder relationships, driving project success and desired outcomes.

In any project or operations environment, success is intricately tied to the relationships built with stakeholders--be it colleagues, partners, clients, and vendors. Navigating these relationships effectively is crucial for achieving operational and personal results.

This course emphasizes the importance of identifying, managing, and actively engaging stakeholders at critical stages. Participants will explore how to cultivate a two-way street of communication, ensuring that mutual interests and understanding are at the forefront of every interaction.

Participants will learn to leverage their authentic selves and relationship model thinking to drive personal, project, and operational success. By enhancing self-awareness and understanding the motivations of stakeholders, participants will develop strategies to harness strengths and insights. Enable confident leadership and cultivate meaningful stakeholder relationships that contribute to desired outcomes.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Understand self-awareness to apply relationship model thinking to build stronger stakeholder relationships
• Apply relationship model thinking to analyze and manage stakeholder dynamics strategically
• Learn the process of identifying and grouping stakeholders for effective and strategic engagement
• Develop strategies to foster strong stakeholder relationships
• Gain practical tools including stakeholder registers, matrices, and templates to enhance planning
• Build confidence in approaching new or challenging situations with stakeholders
• Acquire recovery strategies to manage and resolve issues when plans go off track

Course Duration: 1 day | Continuing Education Contact Hours: 7