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Stakeholder &
Community Engagement

Cornerstone develops engagement programs that earn trust and demonstrate genuine responsiveness to community expectations.

Our work strengthens relationships with the people and organisations that shape your operating environment—particularly when navigating complex projects, heightened scrutiny or major regulatory or planning processes.

Drawing on experience across government, policy and communications, we help clients engage confidently and credibly with stakeholders at every level.

What we deliver:

Insight-led foundations: Stakeholder mapping, sentiment analysis and perception audits to establish an evidence base for meaningful engagement.
Strategic engagement planning: Carefully sequenced strategies that reflect project timelines, political considerations and community dynamics.
Targeted engagement activity: Tailored forums, consultations, workshops and digital outreach that build understanding and reduce uncertainty.
Clear messaging: Narratives crafted for specific audiences to explain purpose, manage expectations and promote transparency.
Issues preparedness: Early identification of emerging concerns and coordinated response frameworks that limit surprises and support constructive dialogue.

How we work:

Evidence-led: Engagement approaches are shaped by research rather than assumptions.
Integrated: Programs are aligned with government relations, strategic communications and commercial objectives to ensure consistency.
Timing-aware: Activities are calibrated to key decision points, including planning processes and regulatory cycles.
Outcome-focused: Each initiative is designed to improve sentiment, support approvals and create long-term value.
Senior-led: Clients benefit from the judgement of advisers with deep experience inside government and community-facing roles.