Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Stakeholder Engagement focuses on an organisation’s interactions with key decision-makers across the spectrum of its activities, whether that is related to regulatory compliance or social licence to operate, or simply a business priority area. This is an essential activity to protect an organisation’s interests. Externally, an organisation must establish the political and market context, understand the institutions involved, identify the key stakeholders, and use all the available methods of engagement. Internally, it is important to draw on resources across the organisation to deliver a well thought out strategic programme.

In addition to strategic engagement, successful organisations have a wider engagement programme that addresses other important stakeholders, from local communities to employees who act as their ambassadors. Today such activities are also captured under the ESG banner, and they are very important for those in the energy sector, and for civil nuclear power where public trust is paramount. It is important a coordinated programme is in place that addresses each area of activity and an internal network that fosters the appropriate culture and practices for the organisation. 

At Opportuneo we have experts that can support organisations with both their strategic and wider engagement programmes. We can provide strategic advice, basic tools and training, and leadership coaching to ensure organisations are well placed to deliver successful engagement programmes.