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Leading Through Stakeholder Influence: A Leadership Perspective

Empowering Leaders to Build Stronger Relationships and Drive Results

Leading Through Stakeholder Influence: A Leadership Perspective
Course Schedule

CLASSROOM

07-11 Apr 2025
Dubai
$5,950
11-15 Aug 2025
Dubai
$5,950
01-05 Dec 2025
Dubai
$5,950
Certificate
  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course.

Training Overview

Training Overview

In today’s fast-paced business world, the ability to influence stakeholders is a critical aspect of effective leadership. Stakeholders come from various backgrounds and have differing priorities and expectations. Leaders must navigate these differences by building trust and promoting collaboration to ensure organizational success. The Leading Through Stakeholder Influence: A Leadership Perspective training course provides an in-depth study of stakeholder influence, covering both strategic and interpersonal leadership dimensions. Participants will gain the skills needed to lead confidently, engage with diverse groups, and align stakeholder goals with the organization’s objectives, fostering long-term success and trust.

What are the goals?

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Master the art of stakeholder influence in diverse settings
  • Build trust and credibility as a leader
  • Strengthen communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
  • Develop strategies for aligning stakeholder priorities with organizational goals

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Leaders, managers, and executives
  • Project managers and team leaders
  • Professionals aiming to improve leadership capabilities in stakeholder management

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes an interactive mixture of lecture-led learning & group discussions.

The Course Content

Day One: Foundations of Stakeholder Influence
  • Defining stakeholder influence and its significance in leadership
  • Exploring the characteristics of successful stakeholder leaders
  • Mapping stakeholder networks and understanding their dynamics
  • The psychology of influence: Key theories and applications in leadership
Day Two: Building Relationships and Trust
  • The role of trust in stakeholder relationships
  • Establishing credibility through authenticity and consistency
  • Communication strategies to engage and motivate stakeholders
  • Real-world case studies: Lessons from influential leaders
Day Three: Influencing Without Authority
  • Understanding power dynamics and leverage points
  • Strategies to gain buy-in from stakeholders without direct authority
  • Using emotional intelligence to foster connections and influence
  • Practical exercises: Persuasion and coalition-building
Day Four: Managing Conflicts and Aligning Interests
  • Identifying sources of stakeholder conflicts
  • Conflict resolution techniques for leaders
  • Tools for aligning diverse stakeholder interests with organizational goals
  • Interactive scenarios: Resolving stakeholder challenges
Day Five: Sustaining Stakeholder Engagement
  • Developing a personal stakeholder engagement plan
  • Long-term strategies for stakeholder trust and collaboration
  • Measuring and assessing the impact of stakeholder engagement efforts
  • Group discussions and final action plans