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Stakeholder Management Training Course​

Develop the confidence and practical techniques to build stronger stakeholder relationships, communicate with greater influence, and create lasting partnerships that support individual and organisational success.

Teams from £1,850 / $2,960 UK|EMEA / USA
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Stakeholder Management Training Course​
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Course outcomes

  • By the end of the Stakeholder Management Training Course, participants will build stronger stakeholder relationships, communicate with greater impact, and influence stakeholders more effectively. They will develop and maintain productive professional networks that support successful business outcomes.
  • Participants will be able to use AI to prepare for stakeholder conversations, while developing the influencing skills needed to manage those conversations effectively.

Who is this course for?

The Stakeholder Management Training Course is designed for managers, project managers, team leaders, and professionals who work with internal or external stakeholders. It is ideal for anyone who wants to strengthen relationships, communicate more effectively, and influence stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.

Delivery options

Group size: Workshops, from 2-hour sessions to full-day, for small (up to 12), medium (up to 25), or large groups up to 50. High-impact keynote sessions of up to 90 minutes, for audiences from 51 to 200+ participants.

Measurement: We monitor progress to levels 1 and 2 of the Kirkpatrick model, and can support your internal monitoring through to levels 3 and 4. We have the capacity to use milestone charts, post-training action programmes, and coaching.

Course content

Personal brand and impact

Exploring your personal brand, understanding what you have to offer, and presenting yourself effectively.

Practical communication

Speaking with purpose, communicating clearly and concisely, and adapting your style for different audiences.

Day-to-day communication

Building your professional network, widening your circle of influence, and running conversations and meetings effectively.

Influencing skills

Exploring and applying different influencing styles to build commitment and achieve positive outcomes.

Action plan

Identifying key development areas and creating a personalised action plan.

AI integration

Using AI to research stakeholders and prepare communications ahead of important conversations, while developing the human skills needed to influence and build relationships effectively.

Learning routes

Choose your learning route

For teams

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UK|EMEA / USA from £1,850 / $2,960

Frequently asked questions

What techniques are taught for managing difficult stakeholders?

Participants learn practical techniques for building trust, adapting communication styles, managing expectations, and influencing positively. The course also explores how to prepare for challenging conversations, respond constructively to different stakeholder behaviours, and maintain productive relationships even when priorities or opinions differ.

Why is stakeholder management training important?

Effective stakeholder management helps organisations build stronger relationships, improve collaboration, and achieve better project and business outcomes. This training equips participants with the communication and influencing skills needed to gain stakeholder support, manage expectations, reduce misunderstandings, and build long-term professional partnerships.

How can AI help me manage stakeholders more effectively?

AI can help you research stakeholder priorities and prepare communications ahead of important conversations. But influencing stakeholders effectively still depends on the judgement, communication, and relationship-building skills you bring to the conversation yourself.

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