Multi-stakeholder collaboration

When people who represent different groups and organizations come together, they bring different perspectives and, sometimes, conflicting interests. 

Effective multi-stakeholder dialogue helps participants from diverse backgrounds discuss complex problems and find mutually acceptable solutions.

Multi-stakeholder groups have complex relationships and, to collaborate effectively, they need an opportunity to share their observations, experiences and perspectives. When we plan multi-stakeholder events, we design processes that build mutual understanding and get results. ‍

What we do

When we plan and facilitate workshops for multi-stakeholder groups, we create a detailed plan. Our step-by-step approach includes:‍

Clarifying your goals: When we start your project, we begin by helping you define the purpose and desired outcomes for your multi-stakeholder process. ‍

Understanding the interests of stakeholders: Through interviews and pre-meetings, we build relationships with stakeholders so that we can better understand their interests and concerns.‍

Creating a strategy for dialogue: Using our skills and experience in facilitation, we design an approach with activities that engage stakeholders in open, productive discussions.‍

Planning and facilitating the discussions: We touch every detail of your event -- location, meeting logistics, and agendas to host our carefully designed workshops and activities. ‍

Documenting the group’s conclusions: After your event, we prepare reports and presentations that share the participants’ insights using their words‍

Addressing conflict proactively: Throughout the process, we help you anticipate and address potential points of conflict before they compromise the trust you’ve built.

Why Parsons Dialogue?

• Professional facilitators certified by the International Association of Facilitators
• Decades of experience designing complex, multi-stakeholder engagements
• Proven track record with complex topics and conflicted groups