Course Description
In this comprehensive course, participants will gain the skills needed to effectively analyze and manage stakeholder relationships in professional environments. Through the application of stakeholder analysis matrices, learners will identify and prioritize stakeholder roles, interests, and influence to craft targeted engagement strategies. The course emphasizes the development of tailored communication plans designed to address the diverse needs of stakeholders across various organizational levels.
Participants will explore advanced stakeholder engagement techniques to foster buy-in, manage expectations, and enhance collaboration. Additionally, the course provides practical insights into evaluating project reporting methods to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with stakeholder goals. Finally, learners will design strategies to navigate complex organizational dynamics and resolve stakeholder conflicts, equipping them with the tools to succeed in managing diverse and challenging professional settings effectively.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Analyze stakeholder roles, interests, and influence using stakeholder analysis matrices to prioritize engagement strategies.
- Develop comprehensive communication plans tailored to diverse stakeholder needs and organizational levels.
- Apply advanced stakeholder engagement techniques to build buy-in and manage expectations effectively.
- Evaluate project reporting methods to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with stakeholder objectives.
- Design strategies to navigate complex organizational dynamics and resolve stakeholder conflicts in professional settings.
Outcome Proficiency Groups
MBA 511 helps you grow in three of the five MyMBA program outcomes:
Analytics & Critical Thinking
Use stakeholder analysis matrices to map roles, interests, and influence.
Communication & Influence
Build communication plans that earn stakeholder buy-in at every organizational level.
Teamwork & Collaboration
Navigate complex organizational dynamics and resolve stakeholder conflicts.
Where This Course Leads
The skills you build here carry forward to the MBA Capstone, where you bring all five outcome proficiency groups together to tackle a contemporary business challenge.
