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SME Stakeholder Management in South Africa


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Introduction to stakeholder management Module

About the module: Introduction to supply chain management

Purpose of the module: Be able to understand that stakeholder management is required to identify and track individuals or groups who can influence the business and are interested in the organisations success or failure.

Rational of the module: Stakeholder management is critical because it is the lifeblood of successful project relationships. This requires building a solid relationship and understanding how their work contributes to project success.



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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