M4 · Why Do We Need Stakeholder Engagement?

This activity builds on the discussions from Workshop 1 (Module 4) and prepares participants for the next phase of stakeholder engagement in March 2026. It invites you to revisit institutional priorities and reflect on the strategic importance of alliances in higher education.

Activity Overview

This asynchronous session consists of three parts. Please complete them sequentially to gain a deeper understanding of your institution’s approach to stakeholder engagement.

Part 1 · Watch the Video

Watch the recorded video from Workshop 1 — the Module 4 session that had to be cut short. The video provides background on strategic stakeholder engagement in universities.

Watch the video here

Part 2 · Share Your Input via MENTI

Please answer the following MENTI, as it will help us tailor the Module 4 content to your interests!

Click here to access the MENTI

Part 3 · Institutional Reflection

Review your institution’s mission, vision, and strategic plan. Please note or find where stakeholder alliances are mentioned and answer the following questions for yourself:

a) Why does your institution need stakeholder engagement and institutional alliances?

b) What does your institution aim to achieve through this engagement and alliances in terms of KPIs, results or impact stated in your official documents?

c) Are there any universities you admire for how they manage their stakeholders? If so, name 2-3 that you would like to benchmark yourself against.

You can record your reflections in a notebook or document to revisit during the in-person session in March 2026.