How do you handle difficult stakeholders

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How do you handle difficult stakeholders?
Nov 11 in PMP by Hoor
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Handling Difficult Stakeholders:

  • Understand Their Perspective: Listen to their problem and the requirement to understand where exactly they are complaining.
  • Communicate Clearly and Regularly: Throw over regular updates so that they don't misinterpret but understand the progress.
  • Define Boundaries and Expectations: Define their roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the project so that they don't ask for unreasonable things or scope creep in.
  • Stay Professional and Calm: Stay calm in tough situations to reduce tension and keep the discussion fruitful.
  • Focus on Common Goals: Emphasize Common Goals - Align their interests with the achievement of the project.
  • Involve Them in Decision-Making: Help stakeholders feel valued and committed by bringing them into big decisions.
  • Escalate When Necessary: If issues persist, involve senior management or a neutral mediator to resolve conflicts.

Example:

A stakeholder constantly requests changes and outlines how those will impact the timeline and budget. Offer options that suit the project's set goals but within limits so it is not too boring.

answered Nov 13 by Diya

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