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Strategic Stakeholder Management in Government Relations and Social Impact

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    Date

    20 - 21 June 2025

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    Model of
    training

    In-person

  • Programme Fee

    Programme Fee

    30,000*

Ajay Khanna

Ajay Khanna

Co-Founder, Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI), Professor of Practice

About the Programme

The course is designed to enhance participants' abilities in stakeholder engagement, social impact understanding, and data-driven decision-making within public affairs. Participants will gain skills in strategic planning and execution, resource management, and cross-department collaboration. The course also emphasizes ethical and democratic considerations in public affairs and deepens understanding of public policy frameworks and economic reasoning, ultimately equipping participants to effectively advocate for policy changes.

Programme Director

Ajay Khanna

Ajay Khanna

Co-Founder, Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI), Professor of Practice

Ajay is a leader in Strategy, Public Policy & Public Affairs, Advocacy, Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic thinking with a demonstrated history of working across sectors & strong global connections.

Exclusively Tailored For

  • Corporate Affairs Manager

  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager

  • Public Affairs Manager

  • Policy Advocacy Consultant

  • Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Manager

Programme Learning Outcomes

  • Stakeholder mapping using agenda-based analysis and Power-Interest Matrix

  • Art of navigating veto players and power dynamics

  • The art of conflict management from prevention to negotiation to resolution in multi stakeholder settings

  • Simulations and case studies on stakeholder dynamics

  • Use practical tools for managing complex ecosystems

  • Strengthen communication and coalition-building skills

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Tentative List of Modules

Stakeholder Identification

Stakeholder Management and Engagement

Managing Multiple Stakeholders

Building a Career by Managing multiple Stakeholders

Conflict Resolution in Stakeholder Settings

How Conflict Resolution works in Coalition Settings

Effective interactions at various govt levels

NCRTC Simulation (National Capital Region Transport Corporation)

PAFI

Public policy is a complex and strategic endeavour, encompassing a wide range of challenges and opportunities. The Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) endeavours to tackle this complexity by employing design thinking to innovate the policy-making process. In parallel, the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI) contributes to this evolution by championing smart regulation, which not only stimulates innovation but also cultivates the expertise necessary to navigate emerging trends.

ISPP and PAFI aim to offer enhance the existing knowledge of the public policy professionals by designing few short-term courses to broaden participants' focus and cover a wide array of contemporary public policy topics, linking them with real-time examples and case studies to enhance practical understanding.

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Programme Faculty

  • Luis Miranda
    Luis Miranda

    Chairperson & Co-Founder, ISPP

  • Srikanth Viswanathan
    Srikanth Viswanathan

    Chief Executive Officer, Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy

  • Manoj Kohli
    Manoj Kohli

    International Growth Advisor to MNCs & Funds

  • Rahul Sharma
    Rahul Sharma

    Past President & Founding Member, PAFI Managing Director, US India Business Council (USIBC)

  • T.S. Vishwanath
    T.S. Vishwanath

    Founding Member, Past President and Director General, PAFI

  • Shailesh Pathak
    Shailesh Pathak

    Member, B20 (G20) | BRICS Business Council | Former Secretary General FICCI

  • Rajiv Dutt
    Rajiv Dutt

    Former Managing Director, Indian Railway Finance Corporation

Programme Schedule (Tentative)

Date Time Session Name Faculty Other Details
20 June 2025 9 am to 9:30 am Registration and Networking
9:30 am to 9:40 am Welcome to ISPP and the Executive Education programme on Understanding Government Luis Miranda, Chairperson & Co-Founder, ISPP
9:40 am to 11:40 am Stakeholder Identification Srikanth Viswanathan, Chief Executive Officer, Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy
11:40 am to 12:00 noon Tea Break
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Stakeholder Management and Engagement Srikanth Viswanathan, Chief Executive Officer, Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy
2:00 pm to 2:30 pm Lunch
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Managing Difficult Stakeholders Luis Miranda, Chairperson & Co-Founder, ISPP
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Building a Career by Managing multiple Stakeholders Manoj Kohli, International Growth Advisor to MNCs & Funds
4:30 pm to 4:45 pm Tea Break
4:45 pm to 6:15 pm Conflict Resolution in Stakeholder Settings T. S. Vishwanath, Founding Member, Past President and Director General, PAFI
21 June 2025 9:00 am to 10:30 am How Conflict Resolution works in Coalition Settings Rahul Sharma, Past President & Founding Member, PAFI Managing Director, US India Business Council (USIBC)
10:30 am to 10:45 am Tea Break
10:45 am to 12:15 pm Effective Interactions at various govt levels Shailesh Pathak, Member, B20 (G20) | BRICS Business Council | Former Secretary General FICCI
12:15 pm to 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00pm to 3:30 pm NCRTC Simulation (National Capital Region Transport Corporation) Rajiv Datt, Former Managing Director, Indian Railway Finance Corporation
3:30 pm to 4:15 pm Conclusion and Convocation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Eligibility Curriculum and Pedagogy Networking Discounts
Is there an age limit for applying for the Strategic Stakeholder Management programme?

There is no minimum age limit for applying for the Strategic Stakeholder Management programme. We encourage everyone interested in Stakeholder Management who wants to pursue a part-time programme to apply.

Do I need to have work experience to join this programme?

All participants are expected to have at least 5 years of work experience, irrespective of the sector.

What is the minimum eligibility required for this programme?

The minimum eligibility required for this programme is having at least 5 years of work experience.

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