Navigating Change: Stakeholder Engagement and Resistance Management in Development Projects

The Assortis Training Academy is pleased to offer specialised training sessions for professionals engaged in international development. With over 20 years of experience, Assortis provides the necessary tools and insights to navigate procurement strategies, mastering application process, and empowering soft skills to implement projects with measurable impact.

Successful development and cooperation projects rely on strong stakeholder engagement and buy-in. However, resistance to change is a common challenge that can hinder progress and sustainability. Understanding how to map stakeholders, assess their interests, and manage resistance is critical for achieving long-term impact.

What You Will Gain:

This session will equip participants with essential strategies to:

• Identify key stakeholders and assess their influence in project success.
• Develop tailored communication approaches to build trust and reduce resistance.
• Use stakeholder mapping tools to design more effective engagement strategies.

By the end of this session, attendees will be better prepared to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics and lead change processes that foster collaboration and sustainability.

Trainer:

Thomas Okore

Trainer Bio:

Thomas Okore is an international management consultant with 25+ years of experience, including roles at PwC, Accenture, and as an independent advisor for AU, UN, USAID, EU, GIZ, World Bank, and WHO. Specializing in strategy, performance, change, capacity building,and with  years of university teaching experience he has trained government senior officials, corporate leaders, and top consultanting firms.