Find Out How to Understand What Your Stakeholders Need for Your South African SME

SME Stakeholder Management in South Africa


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How to identify stakeholder requirements Module

About the module: Stakeholder management requirements are concerned with defining the approach and actions that will increase stakeholder support while minimising negative impacts throughout the projects lifespan. It entails identifying and analysing stakeholders, as well as planning and engaging with them in a systematic manner.

Purpose of the module: Be able to manage the expectations and the requirements of stakeholders to be able understand the project risks (positive and negative) and constraints.

Rational of the module: Managing stakeholder expectations can aid in increasing trust, increasing satisfaction among internal and external parties, building better relationships, adding value to those relationships, and resulting in smoother operations for your project or organisation.



The above mentioned module is one of seven modules in the skills programme titled: How to manage stakeholders . How to manage stakeholders - is one of ten skill programmes available in our Entrepreneurship Master Programme .

Skills programme - How to manage stakeholders

The purpose of the skills programme: The purpose of the programme is to assist delegates understand that stakeholders are the lifeblood of the business and that effective stakeholder relationships contribute to business success. Throughout the programme, delegates will develop and implement stakeholder management plans, as well as actively engage stakeholders in a timely manner. Upon successfully completing the programme, delegates should be able to demonstrate knowledge, application, and comprehension of stakeholders management in order to reduce business risk and increase stakeholder support to achieve business objectives.


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