Strategic Stakeholder Management Programme

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

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

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

Chairperson & Co-Founder, ISPP

Srikanth Viswanathan

Chief Executive Officer, Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy

Ishteyaque Amjad

Managing Director – Policy & Govt. Affairs India & South Asia

Rahul Sharma

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

T.S. Vishwanath

Founding Member, Past President and Director General, PAFI

Shailesh Pathak

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

Rajiv Dutt

Former Managing Director, Indian Railway Finance Corporation

Shri Arun Goel - IAS (Retd.)

Former Member, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Former Secretary to the Government of India

Programme Schedule (Tentative)

Date	Time	Session Name	Faculty
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	Managing Multiple Stakeholders	Luis Miranda, Chairperson & Co-Founder, ISPP
	2:00 pm to 2:30 pm	Lunch
	2:30 pm to 3:30 pm	Stakeholder Management and Engagement	Srikanth Viswanathan, Chief Executive Officer, Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy
	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	Shri Arun Goel - IAS (Retd.), Former Member, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Former Secretary to the Government of India

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.

What is the structure of the programme?

The programme is conducted over two days (Friday and Saturday) and consists of a series of lectures and networking sessions designed to train you in strategic planning and execution, resource management, and cross-department collaboration.

How are the sessions conducted?

The sessions are conducted in person on a Friday and Saturday at the ISPP Campus in Hauz Khas, New Delhi. They begin at 9 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.

What kind of networking opportunities are available?

As a participant, you will get a wide range of opportunities to network through sessions organised as part of the programme. After graduation, you will also be invited to guest lectures and other sessions as an ISPP alumni.

Is there a discount on the programme fees?

ISPP is a non-profit institution and is committed to democratising public policy. PAFI is committed to providing knowledge and context to aid in informed decision-making on policy. Hence, two kinds of discounts are available:

A flat discount of 10% is offered to all PAFI members who enrol in the programme through PAFI.
Delegates from the NGO sector are eligible for a special 25% concession on the programme fee (This is to support the development sector).

Strategic Stakeholder Management in Government Relations and Social Impact

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