Project Stakeholder Management: Influence, Communicate& Lead

Name: Project Stakeholder Management: Influence, Communicate& Lead
Rating: 4.6 (17 reviews)

Communicate effectively, manage expectations, and boost project success through stakeholder alignment.

Created byTim Fairley

Last updated 1/2026

English

What you'll learn

Become a better project manager
Manage the people who impact the project
Learn what stakeholder management is
Change the way you think as a project manager
The difference between stakeholder management and communication management
The role of requirements on projects
The stakeholder management process
Stakeholder identification
Planning stakeholder engagement
Managing stakeholder engagement
Monitoring stakeholders
Construction project stakeholder management
Examples of stakeholder management done well and badly
Practice PMP exam questions

Course content

4 sections • 23 lectures • 1h 41m total length

Introduction2:23
Explore fundamental principles of project stakeholder management from the PMBoK, identify stakeholders, plan, manage, and monitor engagement, and tailor techniques to real-world projects for improved effectiveness.
What Is Project Stakeholder Management?4:57
Identify who is impacted or influential in a project, then apply stakeholder management by engaging, managing, and monitoring stakeholders to align their expectations with project objectives and improve outcomes.
How To Think About The Role Of The Project Manager2:20
The project manager's role shifts from on-time, on-budget delivery to creating stakeholder-perceived value. Build relationships with clients and suppliers; measure value and align objectives.
Types Of Project Stakeholders3:16
Identify internal and external stakeholders, from the project team to clients and end users, and map them on the influence and impact matrix to manage expectations.
Where Does Stakeholder Management Fit In?7:45
Identify key stakeholders, plan and execute stakeholder engagement, and monitor stakeholder satisfaction to influence project scope, schedule, cost, quality, procurement, and risk across the project lifecycle.
How To Manage Stakeholders Made Simple3:07
Discover a simple four-step, iterative approach to stakeholder management: identify stakeholders and their influence, build a stakeholder register and engagement plan, manage engagement, and monitor results.
Stakeholder Management Vs Communication1:43
Stakeholder management identifies, analyzes, and engages stakeholders to align project objectives with their needs and deliver value, while communication management plans and delivers the right information to the right people.
The Role Of Requirements6:17
Identify and fulfill stakeholder requirements to drive project value, from concept design and concept of operations through systems engineering v, verification, and commissioning.

Section 2 - Introduction0:32
Learn how stakeholder management drives project success by exploring the PMBoK processes within the stakeholder management knowledge area, including guidance useful for the PMP exam.
Identify Stakeholders11:25
Identify project stakeholders early and iteratively, build the stakeholder register, and use data gathering and a power interest grid to categorize and engage key influencers.
Plan Stakeholder Engagement6:09
Plan stakeholder engagement guides tailoring engagement for each stakeholder, using inputs like the project charter, project management plan, and risk data, and outputs include updates to the stakeholder engagement plan.
Manage Stakeholder Engagement5:39
Manage stakeholder engagement to communicate with, work with, and meet stakeholders' needs and expectations, increasing support and minimizing resistance throughout the project lifecycle.
Monitor Stakeholder Engagement5:49
monitor stakeholder engagement throughout the project, tailor strategies via feedback and assessments, and use the stakeholder engagement matrix to close gaps and inform change requests and updates.

Section 3 - Introduction0:51
Explore how to tailor stakeholder management to real-life construction projects, manage project stakeholders effectively, compare good and bad practices, and market success to enhance stakeholder perceived value.
Tailoring Stakeholder Management5:04
Tailor stakeholder management to the project's scope, size, contract model, and life cycle. Identify and engage key stakeholders, including communities, unions, clients, and operations teams, as projects evolve.
Construction Project Stakeholders9:02
Identify internal and external construction project stakeholders, including owner, manager, design team, subcontractors, labor, regulators, end users, community, and utilities, and explain their influence on project success.
Construction Project Stakeholder Management13:22
Integrate stakeholder management across all construction project processes, including design, scheduling, quality, cost, contract, and risk, by capturing requirements, engaging third parties, and coordinating with stakeholders early and respectfully.
Examples - Stakeholder Management Done Well And Done Badly3:08
Explore real-world stakeholder management by comparing a well-run handover with a poorly managed one in a solar farm project, highlighting transparency, trust, and proactive client engagement as drivers of success.
Market Your Success3:21
Market your success by understanding stakeholder problems and presenting valued solutions that align with their needs, then test, iterate, and engage to improve project performance.

Section 4 - Introduction0:12
Apply what you've learned by practicing PMP exam questions on project stakeholder management to reinforce your understanding as you finish the course.
Example PMP Exam Questions
10 Example PMP Exam Questions3:22
Develop key skills in project stakeholder management with ten PMP exam questions that test your ability to analyze business impact, manage risks, document in the risk register, and align communications.
Conclusion0:50
Recognize that stakeholder management integrates with every knowledge area, guiding approvals and engagement of all impacted parties as you influence, communicate, and lead projects.
Bonus - Become a Certified Construction Manager0:32

Requirements

Keen to accelerate and grow your career in project management

Description

Master Project Stakeholder Management (and prepare for your PMP exam)

Understanding stakeholder management helps project managers build trust, reduce resistance, and increase project buy-in from key individuals and groups. By identifying and engaging the right stakeholders at the right time, project managers can prevent misunderstandings and align expectations.

Strong stakeholder relationships lead to smoother project execution, faster issue resolution, and more successful project outcomes.

We've helped over 35,000 students advance their project management careers by mastering these fundamentals.

Learn effective stakeholder management in just a few hours.

The course is:

Proven - thousands of satisfied students, with 94% reporting career advancement
Practical - developed with industry experts for real-world application
Fast-streamlined content focused on essential knowledge
Resource-Rich - includes downloadable slides and materials

We actively respond to all student questions and continuously improve based on feedback.

Join our Project Stakeholder Management Course to master the essentials of managing project teams and resources.

The course covers:

Section 1 - Introduction
- What is project stakeholder management
- How to think about the role of a project manager
- Types of project stakeholders
- Where does stakeholder management fit in
- How to manage stakeholders made simple
- Stakeholder management vs communication management
- The role of requirements
Section 2 - PMBOK Stakeholder Management Processes
- Identify stakeholders
- Plan stakeholder engagement
- Manage stakeholder engagement
- Monitor stakeholder engagement
Section 3 - Construction Applications
- Tailoring stakeholder management
- Typical construction project stakeholders
- Construction stakeholder management
- Examples of stakeholder management done well and badly
- Marketing your success
Section 4 - Conclusion
- Practice Exam Questions

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Who this course is for:

Professionals across industries exposed to projects
Construction project managers
Project managers

Project Stakeholder Management: Influence, Communicate& Lead

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Course content

Introduction8 lectures • 32min

Section 2 - Core Concepts5 lectures • 30min

Section 3 - Applications To Construction Projects6 lectures • 35min

Section 4 - Conclusion4 lectures • 5min

Requirements

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