How to Convince Stakeholders Video Course

This free, three-part, on-demand video course will teach you how to present to and convince stakeholders to greenlight your idea or recommendation. Gain critical insights on proven framing, storytelling approach, and the fundamentals of executive presence for confident delivery.

Image of professionals sitting around a conference table where one is giving a presentation with the hope of convincing stakeholders to adopt their idea.

Does this sound familiar?

You’ve uncovered an opportunity for your organization. But when it’s time to convince key stakeholders to act, they fail to see the urgency. After an in-depth presentation, your idea is sidelined.

And the opportunity? Goes up in smoke.

Unfortunately, being right is only half the battle. Stakeholders need to see and understand how your idea solves a problem they have. They need to feel what’s at risk and what they stand to gain in a clear, concise manner.

That’s where demonstrating the value of your contribution requires a delicate balnace. Aligning data-backed analysis, storytelling, and confident delivery to achieve consensus. And the go-ahead to move forward.

How to Convince Stakeholders Video Course

In this free three-part video course, Duarte’s VP of Communication, Maegan Stephens, guides participants to become better presenters. in a comprehensive look at what it takes to successfully convince stakeholders.

Part One: Introduces the three main players in any pitch and provides insight on how to map stakeholder needs to guide your presentation.

Part Two: Shows how to use a three-act story structure of beginning, middle, and end to drive your recommendation with time-tested resonance.

Part Three: Ties content and structure together with the fundamentals of executive presence to ensure polished, confident delivery.

By completing the form on the right, you’ll receive links to each course installment via email. That way, you can embrace the learning journey that best meets your demands.

Who this course will benefit

Knowing the finer points of gaining stakeholder buy-in is essential to any role.

Sales leaders looking to target new markets for increased pipeline will be better positioned to articulate their findings and drive action.

L&D departments seeking to deploy a novel approach to upskilling their organization will be equipped to effectively communicate potential ROI and clearly illustrate program results.

HR professionals focused on retention and succession planning will have the tools at their disposal to keep leadership informed and engaged with their ongoing efforts.

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