A TVET centre doesn’t succeed in isolation. Funding, work placements, curriculum relevance, and learner opportunities depend on relationships with external partners. This module helps institutions move from “occasional contact” to a structured way of working with stakeholders—so cooperation becomes predictable, useful, and measurable.
What participants learn in Module 4
By the end of this module, participants can:
- Identify all key stakeholders and group them clearly (internal, external, strategic)
- Prioritise stakeholders based on influence and interest, so effort goes where it matters
- Improve the quality of existing relationships using simple engagement principles
- Handle conflicts with stakeholders in a constructive, practical way
- Design a stakeholder engagement model tailored to their institution (with actions, channels, and review routines)
Module 4: Materials for trainers
The simple method used in Module 4 (step by step)
1) Map your stakeholders
Participants start by listing everyone who affects or is affected by the institution’s work, then categorise them:
- Internal (inside the institution)
- External (outside partners and community)
- Strategic (partners that shape long-term direction)
2) Prioritise using a Power–Interest Grid
Not all stakeholders need the same level of attention. The grid helps decide who to:
- work closely with
- keep satisfied
- keep informed
- simply monitor
3) Plan engagement (make it systematic)
Participants define:
- what they need from each stakeholder (advice, funding, placements, co-design, etc.)
- how they will communicate (meetings, workshops, emails, newsletters, social media, surveys)
- how often and who is responsible
4) Audit communication
They check whether communication is clear and consistent, whether stakeholders are actually engaged, and whether the chosen channels work—so misunderstandings are reduced and trust grows.
A practical way to apply Module 4 in your institution (quick start)
Try this “2-week engagement reset”:
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Make a stakeholder list in one hour (internal/external/strategic).
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Place them in a Power–Interest Grid and pick your top 5 priorities.
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For each of the 5, set one clear goal, one channel, and one next action.
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Add one simple feedback loop (short survey, check-in call, quarterly meeting).
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Review results after two weeks and adjust.
Module 4 helps TVET centres build stronger ecosystems around them: better relationships, fewer misunderstandings, and more opportunities for learners. It turns stakeholder engagement into a routine that can be planned, delivered, and improved—rather than relying on individual effort or informal contacts.
Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
