Strategic Stakeholder Engagement Training Program
Strategic Stakeholder Engagement Training Program
Date and Time
Date: Oct 26-28, 2026, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue
Nairobi, Kenya
Overview
The Strategic Stakeholder Engagement Training Program equips leaders and professionals with the skills to identify, analyze, engage, and manage stakeholders strategically in complex, multi-interest environments.
The program focuses on building trust, managing expectations, influencing outcomes, and sustaining long-term relationships, enabling organizations to reduce resistance, enhance collaboration, and achieve strategic objectives across diverse stakeholder groups.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
• Identify and prioritize stakeholders using structured frameworks
• Develop and implement effective stakeholder engagement strategies
• Manage stakeholder expectations, influence, and power dynamics
• Communicate clearly and persuasively with diverse stakeholders
• Prevent, manage, and resolve stakeholder-related conflicts
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Training Benefits
Participants will gain:
• Enhanced stakeholder mapping and engagement skills
• Improved communication, negotiation, and influence capabilities
• Reduced project and organizational risks arising from poor engagement
• Stronger trust, credibility, and institutional reputation
• Better collaboration and partnership outcomes
• Increased confidence in managing complex stakeholder environments
Who Should Attend
- This program is ideal for:
- • Senior managers and executives
- • Project and program managers
- • Public sector and county government officials
- • Regulators and policy implementers
- • NGO and development organization staff
- • Corporate affairs, communications, and PR professionals
- • Community liaison and stakeholder engagement officers
- • Board members and senior administrators
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Workshop Outline / Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Stakeholder Engagement
• Definition and importance of stakeholders
• Strategic value of engagement
• Common engagement failures and lessons
Module 2: Stakeholder Identification & Analysis
• Internal and external stakeholders
• Stakeholder mapping tools
• Power, interest, and influence analysis
Module 3: Stakeholder Prioritization & Strategy
• Segmenting stakeholders
• Engagement approaches by stakeholder category
• Aligning engagement with organizational goals
Module 4: Understanding Stakeholder Interests & Expectations
• Stakeholder needs, concerns, and motivations
• Managing expectations
• Building mutual value
Module 5: Communication Strategies for Stakeholder Engagement
• Messaging and communication planning
• Channels and timing
• Executive and public communication
Module 6: Building Trust & Credibility
• Transparency and consistency
• Managing reputation
• Ethical engagement practices
Module 7: Influence, Power & Negotiation
• Managing power dynamics
• Negotiation strategies
• Influencing without authority
Module 8: Stakeholder Engagement in Projects & Programs
• Engagement across the project lifecycle
• Managing complex and multi-partner projects
• Community and beneficiary engagement
Module 9: Managing Difficult & High-Risk Stakeholders
• Handling resistance and opposition
• Crisis and sensitive stakeholder situations
• De-escalation techniques
Module 10: Stakeholder Conflict Management
• Sources of stakeholder conflict
• Mediation and resolution approaches
• Maintaining relationships under pressure
Module 11: Governance, Accountability & Ethics
• Accountability to stakeholders
• Ethical standards and compliance
• Reporting and transparency
Module 12: Monitoring & Evaluating Stakeholder Engagement
• Engagement indicators and KPIs
• Feedback and learning mechanisms
• Continuous improvement
Module 13: Digital & Media Engagement
• Social media and digital platforms
• Managing public perception
• Media relations
Module 14: Stakeholder Engagement for Change & Transformation
• Engagement during change initiatives
• Managing uncertainty and resistance
• Sustaining buy-in
Module 15: Capstone – Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
• Practical case studies
• Development of stakeholder engagement plans
• Group presentations and feedback
Facilitator
Global Leadership Institute Subject Matter Experts(SME)
Investment / Fees
- Standard Fee: USD 850 per participant
- Includes training materials, lunch, tea/coffee breaks, and certification.
Registration Deadline
Oct 25, 2026
How to Register
- Register here: www.leadership.co.ke/register/ or click “Register/Apply to Attend”.
- Then, payment details will be shown/visible & automatically emailed to you.
- Once payment is received, you’ll get a confirmation & pre-read pack 1 week before the workshop.
- Need help? Call +254 722 223 084 or +254 20 260 3433 or +254 722 517 646(9 AM–5 PM EAT).
