The art of stakeholder management

Successful learning initiatives don’t happen in isolation—they depend on strong, strategic stakeholder relationships. Whether working with executives, managers, SMEs, or project sponsors, L&D professionals must navigate competing priorities, shifting expectations, and organizational politics to drive real impact.

This hands-on workshop provides a deep dive into stakeholder management, teaching you how to identify key stakeholders, align learning initiatives with business goals, and maintain productive relationships throughout a project’s lifecycle. You’ll learn practical strategies for building trust, managing resistance, and handling difficult conversations—ensuring that stakeholders stay engaged and invested.

Through interactive exercises and real-world scenarios, you’ll develop the skills to position L&D as a strategic partner, not just a service provider. Whether you’re launching a new learning program or strengthening existing collaborations, this session will help you turn stakeholders into champions and create lasting partnerships that drive results.

Your people will learn how to:

  • Adopt the right mindset for stakeholder relationships, so you can position yourself as a strategic leader rather than just an order-taker.
  • Set clear expectations upfront, ensuring smoother collaboration, fewer misunderstandings, and better project alignment.
  • Establish governance rules for collaboration, so stakeholders know exactly how decisions will be made and how you’ll work together.
  • Maintain professional boundaries, preventing scope creep and protecting your ability to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Navigate project changes effectively, so shifting priorities don’t derail learning initiatives or undermine your credibility.
  • Communicate in the language of the stakeholder, making it easier to gain buy-in and demonstrate the business value of learning initiatives.
  • Handle resistance and conflicting priorities with confidence, ensuring projects move forward while maintaining strong relationships.
  • Build long-term stakeholder trust, so you have continued support and credibility for future learning initiatives.
Capacity
20 people
Location
Your site or virtual
Duration
3 hours

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About BCL

Understanding how people learn isn’t always enough.  To get projects done and make sure you target the right goals, you have to navigate complex organizations and their social environments.  That’s where consulting experience is a huge advantage.  We combine deep understanding of learning with practical management consulting experience.  This is the key to delivering high end learning experiences that move the dial.

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