SMP Leading in Transformation

#11 | Tips for Effective Stakeholder Management During Restructuring

SMP Leading in Transformation

6. April 2026

With Georgiy Michailov, Janis Steinfort and Michael Hedtstück

0 h 43 Min

"Make Everyone Involved a Co-Creator of the Solution"

In restructuring situations, stakeholder management is even more complex than in “normal” business contexts: there is more at stake, the decisions involve imposing burdens rather than offering benefits, and the number of stakeholders is not only very large but also extremely diverse.

In this episode of the SMP Leading in Transformation podcast, we discuss the best ways to navigate this highly complex terrain. We’re joined by restructuring and transformation managers Janis Steinfort and Georgiy Michailov, who bring a wealth of practical, hands-on advice—from escalation management and stakeholder maps to the "IKEA effect." 

*Video only in German

Looking for more inspiration? Check out our classic podcast: SMP LeaderTalks.

17. June 2026

SMP LeaderTalks

#149 | Change Leadership - Georgiy Michailov meets Prof. Dr. Ralf Lanwehr

"Resistance to change isn't a problem—it's a natural reaction."

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