Identifying key factors for successful Stakeholder Dialogues
Stakeholder Dialogues bring different interest groups into a new form of communication together. In the beginning, this may feel unfamiliar and sometimes uncomfortable for participants. But experience shows that people catch up with a true dialogic exchange very easily. Differences in points of view become more constructive, if discussed in a space of respect and acknowledgement.
Consensus becomes more authentic if differences have been properly explored. Exchanging experiences becomes outcome-focused if stakeholders can see the bigger picture of an issue.
Solutions become easier to find when the emotional connection to a larger goal is maintained.
Decision-making is more credible if it is based on authentic listening to differing perspectives.
Implementation-steering becomes easier if there is a sense of collective responsibility for change.
Our research focuses on evaluating key factors for successful Stakeholder Dialogues and becomes the basis for the methodology and conceptual approach in our capacity building programs.
