Stakeholder Management and Communication for Senior Leaders and Executives
49mIntermediate2026-06-10
Authors

Ethan Evans
Course details
Stakeholder management is a hallmark of nearly every successful leader. But what does it take to navigate stakeholder motivations and communication styles to wield your influence strategies more effectively? In this course, join instructor Ethan Evans as he outlines key skills for senior leaders and executives to manage relationships with board members, customers, partners, and internal teams by leveraging strategic communication and ethical influence. Along the way, learn how to develop your executive acumen with active listening, political navigation, reputation management, public speaking, and more. By the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to tailor your message to diverse audiences, resolve conflict with diplomacy, and lead with presence and credibility.
Learning objectives
Analyze stakeholder motivations and communication styles to tailor influence strategies effectively.
Construct a stakeholder management plan that aligns communication with business goals.
Demonstrate active listening and inquiry techniques to uncover stakeholder needs and reduce resistance.
Develop leadership presence that builds trust and credibility across executive audiences.
Distinguish between ethical influence and manipulation to lead with integrity and transparency.
Learning objectives
Analyze stakeholder motivations and communication styles to tailor influence strategies effectively.
Construct a stakeholder management plan that aligns communication with business goals.
Demonstrate active listening and inquiry techniques to uncover stakeholder needs and reduce resistance.
Develop leadership presence that builds trust and credibility across executive audiences.
Distinguish between ethical influence and manipulation to lead with integrity and transparency.
Concepts
Introduction
- Stakeholder management at the top
- Understanding your stakeholders
The Complete Process of Stakeholder Management
- Stakeholder management is a process
- Preparation
- Active listening
- Focus on facts
- Reputation
- Track record
- Leadership conduct
- Relationships
- Speaking and writing
Tips for Maximizing Public Speaking
- Leaders must speak up
- Enhance public speaking impact
- Practice your speaking skills
Tips for Maximizing Influence
- Ethical influence versus manipulation
- Navigating corporate politics
Tips for Maximizing Leadership Presence
- Leadership presence versus influence
- Gravitas and respect
- Communication and competence
Conclusion
- Summary and final action steps