How do you handle a stakeholder who keeps changing requirements late in the project?

Stakeholder Management

SANTOSH BADGUJAR CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER| Accumax Lab Devices Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Late-stage requirement changes can derail timelines and budgets. How do you manage a stakeholder who repeatedly introduces new requirements near the end of a project, while keeping the relationship healthy and the project on track?

Posted: Jul 14, 2026 1:51 AM

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Posted: Jul 16, 2026 10:00 AM

Lissette Indhira Pimentel Sosa

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Program Manager| HARPER SRL Santo Domingo / Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic

Start by understanding why the requirements are changing. Sometimes it's a genuine business need, and other times it's something that should be planned for a future phase.
I then explain the impact on scope, timeline, and resources so stakeholders can make an informed decision. That keeps expectations aligned while protecting the project.

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 6:04 PM

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How do you handle a stakeholder who keeps changing requirements late in the project?

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