Stakeholder Engagement for Projects
Projects are stopped by people far more often than by technical failure. This course covers how to identify who matters, understand what they need and keep them engaged through the phases where support usually erodes.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why projects fail on people rather than on technique
- 02Identifying stakeholders and mapping influence and interest
- 03Understanding what each group actually needs
- 04Designing proportionate engagement for each group
- 05Handling resistance, competing interests and quiet opposition
- 06Communicating progress, and communicating bad news
- 07Sustaining engagement through delivery, handover and benefits
What you will gain
- Identify stakeholders and assess their influence and interest
- Understand what each stakeholder actually needs from the project
- Design engagement appropriate to each group
- Handle resistance and competing interests openly
- Communicate progress and bad news credibly
- Sustain engagement through delivery and handover
Who should attend
- Project and programme managers
- Business analysts and change leads
- Communications staff on projects
- Sponsors and steering group members
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 15 to 17 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 26 to 28 Apr 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 28 to 30 Jun 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Project Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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