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You're navigating a new strategic direction for your company. How do you ensure stakeholder buy-in?

How do you secure stakeholder support? Share your strategies and insights.

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You're navigating a new strategic direction for your company. How do you ensure stakeholder buy-in?

How do you secure stakeholder support? Share your strategies and insights.

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    Ricardo Chang

    Strategic Business Manager│Business Development │Sales & Commercial │ B2B & B2C │ Disruptive Innovator

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    Asegura la aceptación conectando la nueva dirección con los objetivos y valores compartidos por las partes interesadas. Presenta una visión clara y datos sólidos que respalden la estrategia, demostrando su impacto positivo en el éxito colectivo. Involúcralos desde el principio: escucha sus inquietudes, integra sus aportes y fomenta un diálogo continuo. La transparencia y la colaboración construyen confianza, transformando resistencias en apoyo para avanzar unidos hacia la meta. ¡Juntos, el cambio es más poderoso!

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    Ian Calpin

    In pursuit of sustainable CX stacks | Putting data to work

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    Taking people on the journey, and ensuring essential staff are consulted in the process. Noone likes a suprise, and even worse they hate having things forced upon them, so engagement first, followed by clear communication (including transparent reasoning/justification). Offering the opportunity to then further discuss can explain to 90% of people the path, and sometimes the 10% just need to find another path.

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    Alejandro Arellano

    CEO & Board Advisor | EdTech & Startup Growth Strategist | Keynote Speaker ☛ Helping companies scale & innovate across LATAM & Europe.

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    Start by clearly defining the vision and benefits of the new direction. Use compelling data and stories to build a strong, persuasive case. Involve stakeholders early in the planning process. Seek their input and incorporate feedback to foster ownership and commitment. Communicate transparently about the reasons for the change, addressing concerns and fears openly. Show empathy and explain how the shift aligns with the organization’s goals. Provide support and resources to help stakeholders adapt. Offer training, tools, and guidance to make the transition smoother and more acceptable. Measure and celebrate progress. Share updates on milestones and successes to reinforce the value of the new direction and maintain momentum.

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    Graça dos Santos

    Navigating the Ever-Changing Media Landscape: Insights from a Seasoned PR Expert"

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    I engage in open and transparent communication from the outset. This involves sharing a clear and compelling vision for our future, highlighting the benefits and rationale behind our new direction. I also proactively solicit feedback and concerns from key stakeholders, including employees, customers, investors, and partners. By actively listening to their perspectives and addressing their questions, I can build trust and foster a sense of ownership and accountability. Additionally, I establish measurable goals and milestones, providing regular progress updates to stakeholders. This collaborative approach helps to generate enthusiasm, alignment, and commitment to our new strategic direction, ultimately driving successful sustainable growth.

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    Harsh Goel

    CMA Intermediate (Group 1 Cleared) | Cushman & Wakefield | Ramjas'25 | B.Com (H) | Finance & Consulting

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    I ensure stakeholder buy-in through a structured and persuasive approach: - Crafting a Compelling Narrative – Framing the strategic shift as a critical opportunity for the organization, making the case through storytelling. - Applying McKinsey’s Four Building Blocks – Leveraging role modeling, fostering understanding, reinforcing mechanisms, and developing talent to drive change. - Demonstrating Proof of Concept – Showcasing tangible success indicators to validate the strategy’s potential. - Backing with Data – Providing strong, data-driven justification to reinforce credibility and feasibility.

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