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Cassandra Workshop:

Building Stakeholder Alignment
Through Systems Theory

 

Turn Vision into Action – Align Your Stakeholders for Success

Course Overview

Named after the prophetic yet unheeded Greek heroine, the Cassandra Workshop is designed for leaders, project managers, and decision-makers who face challenges in aligning diverse stakeholders around a shared vision. Using the ViewPoint Modelling (VPM) method and Impact Analyzer software, this workshop provides a structured approach to collaborative scenario planning, ensuring that all voices are heard and that projects move forward with collective buy-in.

Whether you are managing a large-scale transformation, a strategic initiative, or a multi-stakeholder partnership, this workshop equips you with the tools to enhance communication, build trust, and create stress-tested project delivery plans.

What You Will Learn

This intensive five-day program blends theory with hands-on practice, enabling participants to apply systems thinking principles to real-world stakeholder alignment challenges.

Stakeholder Engagement & Buy-In

  • Learn proven techniques to navigate conflicting interests and bring diverse perspectives into alignment.

Facilitate open, constructive dialogue between internal and external stakeholders.

Dynamic Planning for Uncertain Environments

  • Utilize strategic scenario planning to test multiple future scenarios and adapt your project strategy accordingly.

Leverage the ViewPoint Model (VPM) and Impact Analyzer (IA) to structure and analyze complex decision-making processes.

Trust-Building & Transparent Decision-Making

  • Implement transparent modeling processes that enhance accountability and reduce resistance to change.
  • Learn how to convert stakeholder feedback into actionable strategies that drive long-term success.

Simulation & Case-Based Learning

Engage in interactive simulations that replicate real-world stakeholder challenges.

Apply workshop learnings to a case study tailored to your industry.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for:

  • Business leaders and executives managing large, cross-functional
  • Project managers facing stakeholder resistance or
  • Government and NGO professionals working on multi-stakeholder
  • Consultants and facilitators seeking advanced tools for stakeholder engagement.
  • Anyone leading change in complex organizational

    Course Format & Benefits

    The Cassandra Workshop is designed to accommodate busy professionals by offering a flexible learning format that combines self-paced study with interactive components.

    Format:

    Blended Learning – A 5-day online or in-person workshop, delivered at your partner university or organization.

    Certification:

    Certified by Our Partner Universities.

    Hands-on Training:

    Combines expert-led discussions, group exercises, and real-time simulations.

    Customizable:

    Tailored to your organization’s industry and challenges.
    Unlike traditional stakeholder management approaches, this workshop goes beyond communication strategies, offering a structured, data-driven method for resolving conflicts and fostering alignment.

    Workshop Dates:

    Available dates may vary depending on our partner university. The workshop is offered 3 to 4 times per year.
    Access our calendar and register your seat.

    Location:

    Online or in-person at your partner university or organization

    Request a Video Meeting.

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