Stakeholder Engagement

What is it?

A way of securing better results, through increased understanding, buy-in and active engagement of stakeholders – customers, partners, local communities, interest groups, professional colleagues
A valuable tool for developing a shared understanding of complex issues
A chance for stakeholders to influence the decision-making process
An opportunity for organisations to build relationships and trust and reduce or avoid conflict
A cost effective way of involving people in order to deliver sustainable solutions

Planning and delivering stakeholder engagement requires specialist skills and experience
A small amount of advice early on helps avoid costly mistakes and conflict
An independent advisor and/or facilitator can play a unique role where there is limited understanding or trust between stakeholders
We can help build your own and organisational capacity for engagement whilst advising on a project

Effectiveness. We will harness the right people, good intentions and quality conversations to create the conditions for successful engagement
Pragmatism. Whether you are considering one workshop or a year long engagement process, our advice will be tailored to your context
Simplicity. No more pointless meetings with no agenda, no action points and no follow through

Designing short to long term stakeholder engagement processes of all kinds
Planning and facilitation of workshops, events and meetings
Advice and support on delivering stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, consensus building
Capacity building and learning support on all aspects of stakeholder engagement work