Executive Master in Strategic Finance and Business Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement    

Course ID:   261026 0101 311ESH

Course Dates :          26/10/2026             Course Duration :   5   Studying Day/s   Course Location: London,   United Kingdom

Language:  Bilingual

Course Category:  Professional and CPD Training Programs

Course Subcategories:

Business Decision Making Executive Communication & Influence Leadership & Management Development Professional Practice & Standards Strategic Management

Course Certified By:  ESHub CPD & LondonUni - Executive Management Training

* Professional Training and CPD Programs
Leading to:
Executive Diploma Certificate
Leading to:
Executive Mini Masters Certificate
Leading to
Executive Masters Certificate

Certification Will Be Issued:  From London, United Kingdom


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Introduction

Stakeholder Engagement is a five-day practical course on building and maintaining productive relationships that affect your work. Work now involves more cross-functional and external dependencies. Poor engagement delays delivery, drives up cost, and damages reputation. This course focuses on tools and routines you can apply immediately: stakeholder mapping, targeted communication, negotiation, and simple measurement.

Objectives

1. Map and prioritize stakeholders using influence, interest, and risk criteria.
2. Design a concise stakeholder engagement plan with clear objectives, channels, messages, and owners.
3. Prepare and run meetings and communications that secure commitment and reduce resistance.
4. Manage conflict and negotiate trade-offs to keep projects and initiatives on track.
5. Measure and report engagement effectiveness with simple metrics and feedback loops.

Who Should Attend

Project managers responsible for cross-functional delivery
Product managers launching new products or features
Change managers leading organisational transformation
Client or account managers responsible for strategic clients
Communications, public affairs, or community engagement managers managing external stakeholders

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Course Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.

Week 1

Day 1

Stakeholder Engagement Fundamentals
- Understanding the role of stakeholder engagement
- Identifying the impact of stakeholder relationships on outcomes
- Linking engagement with organisational objectives

Stakeholder Identification
- Identifying internal and external stakeholders
- Understanding stakeholder roles and expectations
- Creating stakeholder registers

Stakeholder Analysis
- Assessing stakeholder influence and interest
- Evaluating stakeholder risks
- Prioritising stakeholder groups

Day 2

Stakeholder Mapping
- Developing stakeholder maps
- Categorising stakeholders by influence and impact
- Identifying engagement priorities

Engagement Planning
- Creating stakeholder engagement plans
- Defining objectives, messages and communication channels
- Assigning engagement responsibilities

Communication Strategies
- Selecting appropriate communication approaches
- Adapting messages for different stakeholders
- Improving stakeholder understanding

Day 3

Stakeholder Meetings
- Preparing effective stakeholder meetings
- Facilitating productive discussions
- Capturing decisions and commitments

Building Stakeholder Commitment
- Understanding stakeholder expectations
- Encouraging support and participation
- Reducing resistance to initiatives

Stakeholder Feedback
- Gathering stakeholder feedback
- Analysing engagement responses
- Improving engagement approaches

Day 4

Conflict Management
- Identifying sources of stakeholder conflict
- Applying conflict resolution techniques
- Maintaining productive relationships

Negotiating Trade-Offs
- Managing competing stakeholder priorities
- Evaluating options and compromises
- Supporting balanced decisions

Managing Difficult Stakeholders
- Understanding challenging stakeholder behaviours
- Applying appropriate engagement approaches
- Maintaining professional relationships

Day 5

Measuring Engagement Effectiveness
- Defining engagement performance indicators
- Collecting stakeholder feedback
- Evaluating engagement outcomes

Improving Engagement Practices
- Reviewing engagement effectiveness
- Identifying improvement opportunities
- Strengthening stakeholder relationships

Review and Action Planning
- Reviewing stakeholder engagement tools and frameworks
- Preparing a personal implementation or development plan
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning

Executive Master in Strategic Finance and Business Leadership

Course Information

Introduction

Stakeholder Engagement is a five-day practical course on building and maintaining productive relationships that affect your work. Work now involves more cross-functional and external dependencies. Poor engagement delays delivery, drives up cost, and damages reputation. This course focuses on tools and routines you can apply immediately: stakeholder mapping, targeted communication, negotiation, and simple measurement.

Objectives

1. Map and prioritize stakeholders using influence, interest, and risk criteria.
2. Design a concise stakeholder engagement plan with clear objectives, channels, messages, and owners.
3. Prepare and run meetings and communications that secure commitment and reduce resistance.
4. Manage conflict and negotiate trade-offs to keep projects and initiatives on track.
5. Measure and report engagement effectiveness with simple metrics and feedback loops.

Who Should Attend?

Project managers responsible for cross-functional delivery
Product managers launching new products or features
Change managers leading organisational transformation
Client or account managers responsible for strategic clients
Communications, public affairs, or community engagement managers managing external stakeholders

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.

Course Outlines

Week 1
Day 1

Stakeholder Engagement Fundamentals
- Understanding the role of stakeholder engagement
- Identifying the impact of stakeholder relationships on outcomes
- Linking engagement with organisational objectives

Stakeholder Identification
- Identifying internal and external stakeholders
- Understanding stakeholder roles and expectations
- Creating stakeholder registers

Stakeholder Analysis
- Assessing stakeholder influence and interest
- Evaluating stakeholder risks
- Prioritising stakeholder groups

Day 2

Stakeholder Mapping
- Developing stakeholder maps
- Categorising stakeholders by influence and impact
- Identifying engagement priorities

Engagement Planning
- Creating stakeholder engagement plans
- Defining objectives, messages and communication channels
- Assigning engagement responsibilities

Communication Strategies
- Selecting appropriate communication approaches
- Adapting messages for different stakeholders
- Improving stakeholder understanding

Day 3

Stakeholder Meetings
- Preparing effective stakeholder meetings
- Facilitating productive discussions
- Capturing decisions and commitments

Building Stakeholder Commitment
- Understanding stakeholder expectations
- Encouraging support and participation
- Reducing resistance to initiatives

Stakeholder Feedback
- Gathering stakeholder feedback
- Analysing engagement responses
- Improving engagement approaches

Day 4

Conflict Management
- Identifying sources of stakeholder conflict
- Applying conflict resolution techniques
- Maintaining productive relationships

Negotiating Trade-Offs
- Managing competing stakeholder priorities
- Evaluating options and compromises
- Supporting balanced decisions

Managing Difficult Stakeholders
- Understanding challenging stakeholder behaviours
- Applying appropriate engagement approaches
- Maintaining professional relationships

Day 5

Measuring Engagement Effectiveness
- Defining engagement performance indicators
- Collecting stakeholder feedback
- Evaluating engagement outcomes

Improving Engagement Practices
- Reviewing engagement effectiveness
- Identifying improvement opportunities
- Strengthening stakeholder relationships

Review and Action Planning
- Reviewing stakeholder engagement tools and frameworks
- Preparing a personal implementation or development plan
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning