Event Summary:
Join us for the April Monthly Australian Biz Apps User Group as we dive into the art of stakeholder management and executive communication in meetings, workshops and your daily professional life.
Presented by Kim Brian, a Regional Practice Lead with 15 years in business, a mentor for Women in Technology and SheCodes, and a former Microsoft consulting business owner for 6 years. Kim has led hundreds of scoping workshops, strategy planning sessions, and executive meetings with organizations like Diabetes Australia, Origin Energy, NBN, and multiple government departments.
Effective communication isn’t just about what you say—it’s about how you navigate personalities, structure conversations, and drive decisions with clarity and confidence. In this session, you’ll learn practical strategies to handle difficult stakeholders, run productive workshops, and lead discussions with impact internally and externally.
What We’ll Cover:
🔹 Managing internal vs. external stakeholders effectively
🔹 Handling different personalities—including critics, stonewalls, and egos
🔹 Decision-making tactics—framing choices as clear, simple options
🔹 Running effective workshops—keeping discussions focused and productive
🔹 Conversation control—bringing discussions back on track when they derail
🔹 Verbal confidence tricks—using structured responses to eliminate “uhhms”
🔹 Active listening techniques—staying engaged without zoning out
🔹 Managing up—how to make it easy for decision-makers to say “yes”
Key Takeaways:
✅ Frameworks for structuring responses that show confidence and clarity
✅ Strategies for handling difficult stakeholders without friction
✅ Workshop facilitation tips to keep discussions focused and effective
✅ Practical verbal tricks to sound more polished and in control
✅ Simple techniques to help leaders make quick, informed decisions
This session is designed to be practical, engaging, and packed with real-world strategies that you can apply immediately.
📅 Date: April 15th at 5:30pm AEST
📍 Location: Teams Online
🚀 Don’t miss out—register now!
