Developments of Stakeholders Agreements

Day 1: Introduction to Stakeholders & Their Relevance

• Defining stakeholders: Who are they, and why do they matter?
• The symbiotic relationship between businesses and their stakeholders.
• The strategic importance of stakeholders' agreements.
• Activity: Mapping out key stakeholders for various business scenarios.

Day 2: Basics of Drafting Stakeholders' Agreements

• Understanding the structure and components of an agreement.
• Legal implications and requirements.
• Incorporating flexibility: Anticipating change and setting review mechanisms.
• Workshop: Drafting a basic stakeholders' agreement.

Day 3: Delving into Diverse Stakeholder Types & Interests

• Classifying stakeholders: From primary to secondary, internal to external.
• Assessing and prioritising stakeholder interests.
• Case studies: Exploring successes and failures in stakeholder management.
• Group discussion: Sharing personal experiences and lessons learned.

Day 4: Negotiation, Revision, and Evolution of Agreements

• Principles of effective negotiation.
• Adapting agreements to changing business climates and stakeholder needs.
• Role-playing: Simulating negotiations to revise existing agreements.
• Techniques for maintaining open and productive stakeholder communication.

Day 5: Conflict Resolution & Building Consensus

• Recognising potential points of contention.
• Tools and strategies for mediating disputes.
• Emphasising the value of consensus in stakeholder relationships.
• Wrap-up, interactive Q&A, feedback session, and certificate distribution.