Stakeholders are those who may be affected by or have an effect on an effort implemented by an organization, agency, and/or institution. Identifying and engaging with stakeholders can assist in the progression and success of the public health goal, vision, and efforts. In this course, participants will learn characteristics of stakeholders, how to conduct a stakeholder analysis, and how to engage, manage, and communicate with stakeholders. 

An Introduction to Stakeholders

By the end of the lesson, participants will be able to:

1. Explain how stakeholders contribute to public health goals. 
2. Name and describe three types of stakeholders in public health.
3. Describe strategies to build a coalition.

Stakeholder Analysis and Mapping
By the end of the lesson, participants will be able to:

1. Describe how to identify stakeholders. 
2. Conduct a stakeholder analysis. 

Stakeholder Communications

By the end of the lesson, participants will be able to:

1. Describe and define the components of SOAR. 
2. Identify personal and organizational strengths when working with stakeholders. 

This training series was funded by CDC Cooperative Agreement No: 1 NU38OT000297-03-00. The contents of this training are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.

Competencies:

• 4.3 – Community Partnership Skills – Participates in emergency management for public health emergencies
• 6.1 – Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills – Applies the organization's vision and program goals in all epidemiologic activities
• 6.2 – Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills – Engages in change management
• 6.4 – Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills – Manages workforce development
• 7.2 – Policy Development and Program Planning Skills – Evaluates programs, policies, services, laws, and organizational performance
• 7.3 – Policy Development and Program Planning Skills – Engages in organizational strategic planning
• 7.4 – Policy Development and Program Planning Skills – Applies principles of ethical and legal practice to epidemiologic activities, data analysis, assessment, and dissemination