Organisations in sectors such as energy, mining, infrastructure, manufacturing and real estate depend on the trust and acceptance of the communities around them. This course explains how to build and maintain a social licence to operate through effective community relations, stakeholder engagement, grievance management and social investment. Participants learn stakeholder analysis, engagement planning, communication with local communities, managing conflict and measuring social impact, applying the methods to realistic project scenarios.
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Projects can be delayed, cost more or even be stopped when community concerns are not handled well. This course gives you the tools to engage communities early and honestly, manage expectations and build lasting relationships that support your organisation's operations.
The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.
The course uses case studies from different sectors, stakeholder mapping exercises, engagement planning workshops, grievance role plays and development of a community relations plan.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
This course is suitable for:
Participants will develop competencies in:
A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.
Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.
Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.
Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.
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