An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Managing Project Stakeholders
Engaging with People at all Levels with Confidence
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INTRODUCTION
The ultimate success or failure of any project is invariably determined by people. This highly participative Managing Project Stakeholders training course is designed to cultivate your skills and deepen your knowledge for effectively managing all those connected to your initiatives. It provides a comprehensive framework for the processes required to accurately identify every person, group, or organisation that could impact or be impacted by a project. The course then advances to analyze complex stakeholder expectations and develop sophisticated, appropriate management strategies for engaging them productively throughout the project lifecycle.
This Managing Project Stakeholders training course will provide you with a robust, traditional stakeholder management process, but it will also go significantly further. It integrates essential complementary disciplines including strategic Communications Management, proactive Project Leadership, effective Governance structures, and holistic Change Management to provide a 360-degree approach to stakeholder engagement.
Participants attending this Project Stakeholders Course will develop the following competencies, aligned with global best practices:
- Confidently identify all stakeholders, both obvious and hidden, at the outset of any project.
- Proactively plan and manage effective, tailored stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Plan and carry out highly effective communications using clear and persuasive messages.
- Continuously monitor stakeholder engagement and adjust strategies dynamically to maintain alignment.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
This Project Stakeholders Training Course aims to provide project professionals with a mastery of stakeholder engagement, enabling participants to achieve the following objectives:
- Use advanced techniques and tools to systematically identify all stakeholders, ensuring no influential party is overlooked.
- Determine and accurately document precise stakeholder requirements, expectations, and underlying interests.
- Determine the specific interest, power, and level of influence of each stakeholder to prioritize engagement efforts effectively.
- Plan how to communicate with influence by leveraging proven change management techniques to gain buy-in and overcome resistance.
- Proactively build and manage expectations through timely, transparent, and relevant project information dissemination.
- Continuously monitor stakeholder engagement through formal and informal channels, adjusting strategies promptly if relationships show signs of breaking down.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This Project Stakeholders training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals involved in project delivery and change initiatives, but it will be particularly beneficial to:
- Project Sponsors and Senior Project Managers Responsible for Project Success and High-Level Stakeholder Relationships.
- Team Leaders and Workstream Leaders Who Must Manage Day-to-Day Stakeholder Interactions and Expectations.
- PMO Staff and Project Support Officers Tasked with Establishing Governance and Reporting Frameworks for Stakeholder Engagement.
- Business Functional Management or Personnel from User Departments Who are Key Stakeholders in Project Outcomes and Play a Role in Implementation.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
This Managing Project Stakeholders training course is highly interactive and intensely practical. Participants will learn through a diverse range of teaching and personal development methods. The approach includes expert presentations coupled with instructor-guided, interactive discussions that focus on the participants' individual project challenges and interests.
Learning is reinforced through practical exercises, short team-based activities, relevant video material, and the analysis of real-life case studies. These elements are carefully chosen to stimulate robust discussions and provide maximum practical benefit. Active participation and involvement will be encouraged throughout the programme to promote the valuable sharing of ideas and expertise within the group.
TRAINING SUMMARY
This training course covers the essential skills required for modern project leadership, including the end-to-end stakeholder management process, foundational Change Management theories, and the art of communicating persuasively and with impact. It builds the confidence needed to handle challenging situations and difficult conversations with key stakeholders.
This comprehensive skill set allows you to develop deeper, more trusting relationships with those around you, from team members to executives. Mastering these competencies is crucial for inspiring your team to achieve ambitious organizational goals and for effectively influencing individuals across the business to actively support the project's direction and ultimate success, thereby ensuring full adoption and return on investment.
TRAINING OUTLINE
Day 1: Stakeholder Identification
- Project Basics
- Stakeholder Definition
- Stakeholder Identification Techniques
- Project Governance
- Internal & External Stakeholders
- Project Leadership
Day 2: Stakeholder Analysis
- Power, Interest and Influence
- Stakeholder Salience
- Stakeholder Mapping
- Setting Expectations Using the Project Mission
- Public Relations
- The Art of Active Listening
- Determining Requirements
Day 3: Plan Your Stakeholder Tactics
- Planning Stakeholder Management
- Change Management
- Traditional vs. Iterative Project Management
- Lean Project Management
- Project Branding
- Negotiation and Delegation
Day 4: Stakeholder Communication
- Importance of Verbal, Vocal and Visual Communication
- Assertive Communication to Control Situations
- Giving and Receiving Criticism
- Resolving Conflicts Constructively
- Risk Management
Day 5: Manage and Control Stakeholder Engagement
- Project control - How are you?
- Earned Value Management
- Change and Issue logs
- Benefits Plan
- Post Project Review
- Celebrate Milestones and Success with Stakeholders
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ACCREDITATION
EuroMaTech is proud to be an Authorized Training Partner (ATP) with the Project Management Institute, the world’s leading association for project management professionals. EuroMaTech’s Project Management training courses are pre-approved by PMI®, enabling PMI® credential holders to earn PDUs when they attend with EuroMaTech. For more information on the Project Management Institute – please visit – www.pmi.org
EuroMaTech is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
Euromatech is a Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA) approved training institute in Dubai, licensed and approved to deliver training courses in the UAE.
The KHDA is the regulatory authority in the UAE, that oversees administering, approving, supervising, and controlling the activities of various education providers in the UAE. We are proud of our commitment to ensuring quality training courses and status as a KHDA-approved training provider.
FAQ
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- ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems Training
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These courses help organizations adopt internationally recognized standards and improve their overall performance.
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EuroMaTech stands out as a leader in training and professional development due to:
- 30+ years of experience delivering high-impact training courses across industries.
- Accreditations from leading institutions, ensuring top-tier course quality and recognition.
- A portfolio of thousands of training courses, serving professionals at every level.
- A focus on innovation and future-ready learning models, including blended and digital training.
- Long-term partnerships with organizations globally, ensuring sustained success through talent development.
EuroMaTech has successfully delivered thousands of training courses, with thousands of professionals from over 50 countries attending annually.
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We provide two flexible training formats to suit your preferences:
- Classroom Training: Experience in-person learning with expert instructors. Engage in interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and benefit from face-to-face networking.
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