Building Trust and Momentum Through the Right Relationships

Once your growth strategy is in place, success depends on who supports it. Strategic plans only translate into measurable outcomes when the right stakeholders are engaged early and effectively. At Talent at Work, we help associations engage the right stakeholders to build buy-in, strengthen credibility, and accelerate adoption in new markets.

Our Global Business Development service focuses on relationship-building that drives results. We operate under your brand and lead regional engagement efforts that position your association with the right institutions, decision-makers, and influencers.

Our Approach

We combine cultural fluency with strategic targeting. Our team has access to national associations and bodies, ministries, sector councils, universities, and leading employers.

We help you:

• Identify the right stakeholders to engage

• Facilitate meetings and high-level introductions

• Prepare regionally adapted pitch materials

• Develop public–private engagement strategies

• Build credibility through consistent local presence

We represent your voice where it matters most.

This service is best suited for associations that:

Ideal Use Cases

Want to build strategic visibility in a new region

Need to introduce their value to government or institutional stakeholders

Are launching a new credential, initiative, or program

Are looking to activate delivery partnerships with academic institutions or training providers

Want to reposition themselves in markets where presence has been passive

Here are a few examples of outcomes we have delivered tailored to each association’s goals and market.

• Formal collaboration with a regional professional or trade societies and associations

• Meeting roadmap with ministries of labor or human resources

• Prospect briefings for universities and private sector engagement

• Stakeholder mapping and relationship activation for a credential launch

These examples reflect typical results. Every engagement is shaped by your association’s strategy and the dynamics of the market.

Example Outcomes

Business development is often the connector between strategy and visibility. It works closely with:

• Strategic Global Growth

• Marketing & Digital Presence

• Conferences, Events & Meetings

Integration

With Other Services

Ready to strengthen your regional network?

Let us help you engage the people who shape adoption and credibility.

What Comes Next?

Once key relationships are activated, the next step is building visibility and engagement.

Let us help you convert interest into action through targeted local campaigns and digital strategy.