Achieving Stakeholder Engagement - Professional Development Sessions for 2009
In these sessions being held in Brisbane and Sydney we will examine the principal success factors of influencing and engaging key stakeholders by providing tools and techniques to assist you in managing communication during complex projects. The session will allow you to harness your powers of influence and quickly have stakeholders sharing your vision for projects or ideas. Whether it’s a one-on-one with a line manager, or a presentation to the Board, you will quickly understand stakeholder motivation, be able to communicate with impact, and gain the sustainable commitment you need.
Objectives and Topics
In this forum you will maximise your effectiveness and success in the delivery of your programs, by addressing the following topics:
►The Stakeholder Engagement Model ►Stakeholder mapping and engagement strategies ►Identifying and encouraging crucial stakeholder behaviours ►Persuasive communication techniques ►Developing a practical, easy to implement plan ►Troubleshooting when problems arise ►Holding effective dialogue with stakeholders
We will provide you with tools and techniques to ensure effective Stakeholder Management and instil a high performance culture in your team and within your business streams. You will learn a structured process and strategy for delivering powerful messages that will dramatically impact your ability to engage stakeholders throughout the life of a project - from conception to completion. We will provide you with a tool set and proven process for preparing your business case, communicating with stakeholders and securing commitment to your project, that can be applied in any situation, to any size project.
Agenda
8.00am-9.00am:Introduction to the Stakeholder Engagement Model
9.15am-10.00am:Stakeholder Mapping; Identifying Crucial Behaviours 10.00am-11.00am:Persuasive Communication tools and techniques 11.15am-12.15pm:Engagement strategies and holding effective dialogue 12.15pm-12.30pm:Planning for successful execution 12.30pm-1.00pm:Troubleshooting – strategies for getting back on track 1.00pm-2.00pm:Q&A – discuss your specific challenges with the group
Andrew Logan – Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Specialist
Andrew Logan works with project managers and business leaders on stakeholder engagementand communication issues. His clients typically save time in project execution; build stronger, more sustainable relationships with peers and colleagues; manage projects more closely to budget; and align groups of stakeholders more effectively.
Andrew’s work has included communication plans and execution for organisations like AAPT; business development planning and implementation programs for clients such as UBS, Deutsche Bank, Blake Dawson, and Mallesons; and currently includes an ongoing stakeholder engagement and business development advisory role to KPMG.
Andrew was a founding director of specialist communication consultancy Milan Partners, working with banks, professional services firms and IT companies to improve stakeholder engagement and communication, both internally and externally.
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