Risky Business: Strategies for Effective Project Risk and Stakeholder Management

Explore the critical aspects of project management that can make or break a project's success: risk and stakeholder management. Gain a deeper understanding of different types of risks, ranging from technical and financial to external and organisational, and learn how to identify and assess these risks early on. The focus extends beyond risks to explore the vital role of stakeholders – widely consider a risk themselves! - in project success. Uncover the complexities of stakeholder management and how they can significantly influence a project's outcome. 

Learn how to identify and analyse key stakeholders, understand their expectations and concerns, and effectively engage and communicate with them throughout the project lifecycle.

By the end of this session, you will:

• Gain a thorough comprehension of various types of risks that projects may encounter, such as technical, financial, external, and organisational risks. 
• Learn effective risk management techniques to mitigate and address potential risks, ensuring that you are adequately prepared to handle uncertainties and minimise their impact on project success.
• Understand the complexities of stakeholder management and understand the critical role stakeholders play in project success. 
•  Gain practical strategies to identify, analyse, and prioritise key stakeholders and foster proactive stakeholder engagement.