Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
See "Solution Selling" selling method (also known as "Spin Selling") Saving Changes...
Gopal SahaiCorporate Trainer| Self employedNew Delhi, Delhi, India
Stakeholders with high power high influence = deadly combination to handle. And these stakeholders have least of time for reviews or participation at the right time. Also results in delayed decision making.
I have tried setting up regular weekly review meeting with them and it has worked almost 60-70% o the time...good enough for me to pull on. It seems that the urge to ''review my work'' has motivated them to get involved more than otherwise (bait)
However such interactions have exposed me to other issues like scope expansions and requirements bloating...! Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
External stakeholders can be more difficult to engage. I have found the following to be great ways to expand your reach beyond your company. * present at a professional event * set up a booth at a professional fair * sponsor professional events Saving Changes...
Gina AbudiPresident| Abudi Consulting LLCAmherst, Nh, United States
Thanks everyone for your thoughts and input! It is greatly appreciated! Saving Changes...
Oludolapo OnajinProject Manager| Alberta InfrastructureCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Approach them from a collaborative standpoint not a confrontational one. Remember you are a project manager not a Managing Director, Saving Changes...
"If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange apples then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas."
