First, they don’t respect the deadlines.
Then, they disregard the process.
Finally, they provide highly opinionated feedback.
Hands up if you haven\u2019t yet worked with a stakeholder like this.
I\u2019m sure we\u2019ve all had such experiences.
My usual strategy involves clear, sometimes even excessive, communication to ensure everyone is informed about the progress of the project and potential show-stoppers.
Does it work?
Most of the time, yes.
But sometimes, it doesn\u2019t. Occasionally, I deal with individuals who simply don\u2019t care.
With these people, there are only two options:
1. Grin and bear it.
2. Pick a fight.
Experience has taught me that picking fights is seldom in the project’s best interest. So, I normally opt for the first strategy.
How about you? How do you handle such scenarios?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
First, they don’t respect the deadlines.Then, they disregard the process.Finally, they provide highly opinionated feedback. Hands up if you haven\u2019t yet worked with a stakeholder like this. I\u2019m sure we\u2019ve all had such experiences. My usual strategy involves clear, sometimes … Continue reading