PM - How to Write a Great Stakeholder Management Plan

Course Overview

Skills and Knowledge:
By taking this course, you will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to craft an exceptional Stakeholder Management Plan. You will learn how to identify and prioritize stakeholders, tailor management and communication strategies to different stakeholder categories, and engage stakeholders effectively. You will also gain insights into conducting productive project team discussions and categorizing stakeholders effectively. Additionally, you will gain hands-on experience in stakeholder management by walking through a real-life project example. Ultimately, you will be able to elevate your project management skills and propel your projects towards success.
Professional Growth:
This course contributes to professional growth by providing a comprehensive overview of the project manager's responsibilities and the vital role of the stakeholder management plan within the broader project plan. It covers the four pillars of stakeholder management, including identifying stakeholders, planning stakeholder engagement, managing stakeholder engagement, and monitoring stakeholder engagement. Participants will gain valuable insights into conducting productive project team discussions and categorizing stakeholders effectively, as well as practical approaches to engaging stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met, and fostering positive relationships. Additionally, the course provides hands-on experience in stakeholder management, walking through a real-life project example and showcasing the step-by-step creation of a stakeholder register. With the mentorship of Jamal, a seasoned project and portfolio management consultant, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage project stakeholders and propel their projects towards success.
Further Education:
Yes, this course is suitable for preparing further education. It provides an overview of the project manager's responsibilities and the vital role of the stakeholder management plan within the broader project plan. It also covers effective techniques for stakeholder identification and analysis, enabling learners to prioritize stakeholder groups based on their power and level of interest. Additionally, it explores practical approaches to engaging stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met, and fostering positive relationships. Finally, it provides hands-on experience in stakeholder management through a real-life project example. All of these topics are essential for further education in project management.