Lunch & Learn | Stakeholder Safari: Herding Cats and Winning Hearts in Complex Projects

Power Skills
Ways of Working
Business Acumen

When mandates shift and priorities collide, stakeholder management becomes both an art and a necessity. Join PMI OVOC for a dynamic Lunch & Learn session with Banu Raghuraman, an experienced product professional who has led software solutions across fintech, health tech, and non-profit sectors in Canada, the U.S., and Australia.

In this engaging and interactive session, you’ll explore creative stakeholder management techniques and real-world case studies that help you gain buy-in, navigate conflicting interests, and foster stronger collaboration across diverse teams.

 

🎯 Learning Outcomes

Identify and categorize stakeholders using practical, visual mapping tools.

Apply negotiation and influence strategies to manage conflicting priorities while leading without authority.

Build lasting relationships that transform stakeholders into project champions.

 

🎙️ Guest Speaker
Banu Raghuraman is a product professional with over 15 years of experience in fintech, health tech, martech, and nonprofit sectors. Starting her career as a Business Analyst, she now teaches product management and BA skills through workshops and webinars. She is passionate about giving back to the community through mentoring and keynote speaking.

 

Bring your lunch, your curiosity, and your questions — and walk away with actionable strategies to strengthen stakeholder engagement in your projects.

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Information

Type of category: Webinar - Lunch & Learn

Type of activity: Power Skills, Ways of Working, Business Acumen

Date: 24 October 2025

Hour: 12:00 to 13:00

Language: English

# of PDUs: 1

Fees

Student$5.00

Member$5.00

Non-member$10.00

Location