Stakeholder Management & Internal Governance

Introduction

This course equips leaders with practical tools to manage stakeholders effectively and navigate internal governance structures in complex petroleum organizations.

Objectives

·         Identify and analyze stakeholder interests and influence

·         Improve alignment across technical and business functions

·         Navigate governance and approval processes efficiently

·         Reduce conflict and decision delays

Target Audience

·         Managers and supervisors

·         Project and interface leads

·         Planning and coordination professionals

5-Day Scientific Program

Day 1

·         Stakeholder identification and mapping

·         Power–interest and influence analysis

·         Internal vs external stakeholders

·         Common stakeholder challenges

Day 2

·         Governance structures and decision rights

·         Approval pathways and escalation

·         Roles of committees and reviews

·         Documentation standards

Day 3

·         Stakeholder engagement strategies

·         Communication and alignment techniques

·         Managing competing priorities

·         Negotiation fundamentals

Day 4

·         Conflict management and resolution

·         Managing resistance and objections

·         Building trust and credibility

·         Maintaining long-term relationships

Day 5

·         Case studies and simulations

·         Lessons learned

·         Stakeholder management plan

·         Personal improvement roadmap