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Why Stakeholder Management Matters More Than Ever

In today’s complex organisations, quality professionals often find themselves at the centre of competing priorities. Production wants speed, compliance demands control, finance focuses on cost, and customers expect perfection. Balancing these voices, and securing buy-in for improvement initiatives, requires more than data and documentation. It requires strategic communication and trusted relationships.

The PT209 course helps participants build precisely these skills. Delegates learn how to:

• Identify key internal and external stakeholders and understand their motivations

• Analyse the dynamics of influence within and beyond their organisation

• Communicate effectively with different audiences, adapting their approach for impact

• Build partnerships and credibility that support long-term quality objectives

• Overcome resistance and secure commitment to change initiatives

By the end of the programme, delegates walk away not only with a stronger understanding of stakeholder theory, but with practical tools to apply immediately in their day-to-day roles.

These are the skills that distinguish influencers from implementers, and the professionals who can align people behind a shared vision of quality are those who rise fastest in their careers.

How the Course Is Delivered

The PT209 – Managing and Influencing Stakeholders course will be held on 19–21 November 2025, from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm (UK time), delivered through Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT).

This format allows delegates from across the UK — and around the world — to connect live with expert trainers and fellow professionals, sharing insights, challenges, and best practices in real time.

Participants receive:

• Full CQI registration and course materials

• Access to expert guidance and interactive discussions

• A CQI-recognised qualification upon successful completion and assessment

At a cost of £1,250 + VAT per person, the course offers exceptional value for a professionally accredited learning experience that can reshape how you lead and influence.

Why Quality Professionals Choose GBS

With over 50 years of experience developing leaders and quality specialists across every major industry, GBS Corporate Training understands what it takes to deliver learning that sticks.

As an accredited CQI training provider, our Practitioner-level programmes combine academic rigour with real-world relevance, equipping delegates not just to learn, but to lead.

GBS’s flexible virtual delivery model makes it easy for busy professionals and distributed teams to access high-quality training without sacrificing collaboration or interactivity.

Secure Your Place on PT209 – Managing and Influencing Stakeholders

With the first two autumn courses now fully booked and completed, this is the final CQI Practitioner-level programme of 2025, and spaces are already limited.

If you’re a quality professional looking to enhance your influence, credibility, and impact, this course will give you the confidence and capability to make your voice heard across your organisation.

Now is the time to invest in the skills that will define your success in 2026 and beyond.