Managing Project Stakeholders

An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Managing Project Stakeholders

Mastering Stakeholder Dynamics in Project Management

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Classroom sessions
DateVenueFee
07-11 Jul 2025Barcelona - Spain$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
01-05 Sep 2025Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
17-21 Nov 2025Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
01-05 Dec 2025London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
29 Dec 2025-02 Jan 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
06-10 Apr 2026Riyadh - KSA$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
11-15 May 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
06-10 Jul 2026Barcelona - Spain$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
31 Aug-04 Sep 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
26-30 Oct 2026London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
23-27 Nov 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
28 Dec 2026-01 Jan 2027Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT

Training Course Overview

Effective stakeholder management is essential for project success. This Managing Project Stakeholders training course equips participants with the tools and strategies needed to identify, assess, and engage stakeholders, address conflicts, and encourage collaboration. Through a combination of case studies, group activities, and psychometric evaluations, participants will gain a deep understanding of stakeholder dynamics.

Training Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify and prioritize project stakeholders
  • Build and implement stakeholder management and communication plans
  • Resolve conflicts using appropriate techniques and leadership styles
  • Apply win-win negotiation strategies to achieve project objectives
  • Lead stakeholders effectively in diverse and virtual environments

Designed for

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Project managers
  • Project sponsors
  • Functional managers
  • Members of project offices
  • Senior management professionals
  • Individuals aiming to enhance their stakeholder management skills

Learning Methods

This training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes:

  • Interactive presentations
  • Group exercises and case studies
  • Psychometric assessments
  • Role-plays and negotiation simulations
  • Practical applications with real-world scenarios

The Course Outline

Day One: Stakeholder Management Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Project Stakeholders
    • Definitions: APM, PMI, and practical perspectives
    • Identifying internal and external stakeholders
    • Skills required for stakeholder management: technical, business, and interpersonal
  • Categorizing and Prioritizing Stakeholders
    • Dimensions of categorization: Power, interest, influence, and knowledge
    • Practical application: Power and Interest Matrix
    • Stakeholder Engagement Assessment Matrix
  • Developing the Stakeholder Register
    • Key elements of stakeholder documentation
    • Techniques for stakeholder data collection
Day Two: Stakeholder Management Planning
  • Building the Stakeholder Management Plan
    • Stakeholder classification by groups
    • Identifying stakeholder expectations and engagement levels
    • Establishing success criteria for stakeholder involvement
  • Communicating with Stakeholders
    • Developing the stakeholder communication plan
    • Selecting appropriate communication channels
    • Case study: Effective communication in stakeholder engagement
  • Managing Virtual Stakeholders
    • Challenges and solutions in virtual environments
    • Tools for virtual stakeholder management
Day Three: Resolving Stakeholder Conflicts
  • Understanding Stakeholder Conflicts
    • Sources of conflicts in stakeholder engagement
    • Factors affecting conflict management modes
  • Conflict Management Strategies
    • Styles of conflict resolution
    • Applying the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument
  • Practical Exercise
    • Case study and role-play: Resolving stakeholder disputes
Day Four: Leadership in Stakeholder Management
  • Leading Stakeholders
    • Role of project managers as leaders
    • The leadership matrix: Continuum and capabilities
    • Techniques for stakeholder influence and alignment
  • Situational Leadership
    • Understanding the situational leadership model
    • Matching leadership style to stakeholder needs
  • Stakeholder Leadership in Action
    • Group exercise: Adapting leadership approaches
Day Five: Negotiating with Stakeholders
  • Introduction to Negotiation
    • Types and stages of negotiation
    • Core concepts of win-win negotiation
  • Negotiation Techniques
    • Strategies for coalition building
    • Best practices in stakeholder negotiation
  • Simulation and Feedback
    • Hands-on negotiation exercise
    • Analyzing outcomes and refining strategies

The Certificate

  • Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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