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You're tasked with redesigning a critical process. How do you balance conflicting stakeholder priorities?

Redesigning a critical process requires a delicate balance of stakeholder needs. To align conflicting priorities, consider these steps:

- Establish a shared vision by identifying common goals and communicating how the redesign benefits all parties.

- Create a transparent decision-making framework that includes input from all stakeholders to foster buy-in.

- Prioritize and compromise by evaluating the impact of each stakeholder's needs and finding middle ground.

How do you handle balancing different stakeholders' expectations in your projects?

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You're tasked with redesigning a critical process. How do you balance conflicting stakeholder priorities?

Redesigning a critical process requires a delicate balance of stakeholder needs. To align conflicting priorities, consider these steps:

- Establish a shared vision by identifying common goals and communicating how the redesign benefits all parties.

- Create a transparent decision-making framework that includes input from all stakeholders to foster buy-in.

- Prioritize and compromise by evaluating the impact of each stakeholder's needs and finding middle ground.

How do you handle balancing different stakeholders' expectations in your projects?

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    Yorbell Mitjans Gutiérrez

    Consultora de Procesos | Acompaño a CEOs a optimizar operaciones y liderar con estrategia | +45 transformaciones que integran normas ISO, calidad, eficiencia y mejora continua | Top 🇪🇨 y Top PM Favikon®️

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    Cuando hablamos de gestión de partes interesadas, en primer lugar debemos analizar el impacto que cada una de ellas tiene sobre el proceso (o proyecto). Una forma sencilla de hacerlo es a través de la matriz interés-poder. En función de ello se determinan las partes interesadas prioritarias (mayor interés y mayor poder =mayor impacto). Con ellas se debe establecer y reforzar los puntos comunes entre los cuales deben estar los objetivos y resultados esperados del rediseño. Un plan de comunicación que permita mantener a las partes interesadas informadas, e incluirlas en la toma de decisiones también es importante. El resto de las partes deben también ser informadas de las decisiones y sobre todo de las razones. Destacando los beneficios.

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    Ricardo Chang

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

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    ✅ Priorización estratégica: Aplicar metodologías como el análisis de ruta crítica para identificar tareas esenciales. ✅ Negociación y consenso: Facilitar reuniones para alinear expectativas y encontrar soluciones equilibradas. ✅ Transparencia en la comunicación: Explicar claramente las decisiones tomadas y cómo benefician a cada grupo. ✅ Optimización de recursos: Asignar tiempo, personal y presupuesto de manera eficiente para minimizar conflictos. ✅ Evaluación continua: Monitorear el impacto de las decisiones y ajustar estrategias según resultados.

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    Rehan ud-Dīn

    Process Engineer | Expertise in Process Design, Industry 4.0, Blockchain Integration | I Help Industries Enhance Efficiency and Drive Innovation with Sustainable Solutions

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    When redesigning a critical process, balancing conflicting stakeholder priorities is essential. Start by establishing a shared vision that highlights common goals and the benefits of the redesign; for example, Shell engages stakeholders early to ensure collective understanding. Next, create a transparent decision-making framework to encourage input from all parties, fostering collaboration. Finally, practice prioritization and compromise by assessing the impact of each stakeholder's needs and finding middle ground. By aligning visions, promoting transparency, and compromising effectively, you can successfully manage diverse stakeholder expectations.

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    David Halabourda

    Project Manager | Process Optimization Specialist | Published Writer

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    When redesigning a key process with conflicting priorities, start by aligning everyone around a shared vision. If stakeholders can see the big picture and understand how the redesign benefits all, you've got a foundation for compromise. Next, build transparency into your decision-making. Get input from each stakeholder, and make sure everyone knows how decisions are being made. Finally, prioritize needs by evaluating their impact and finding practical middle ground. It's not about making everyone 100% happy, it's about crafting a solution that keeps the project moving forward with buy-in across the board.

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    Salman Abuzuhaira

    Head of Laboratory Services | ISO17025 Auditor | Six Sigma BB | MBA (Project Management), B.Sc. in Chemistry

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    Identify Stakeholders and Understand Priorities. Establish Clear Objectives. Prioritize Based on Impact and Feasibility. Facilitate Open Communication. Seek Common Ground. Develop Compromise Solutions. Implement a Decision-Making Framework. Communicate Decisions Transparently. Monitor and Adjust. Document the Process.

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    Isaias Ferreira Fernandes

    Industrial Manufacturing Process Specialist | Mechanical Engineer | Metallurgist | Business Administrator | Quality Management Technologist | Production Leader | Electromechanical Technician | Operations Technician

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    To redesign a critical process while balancing conflicting priorities, align stakeholder objectives, prioritize based on impact and feasibility, and promote open communication. Seek consensus and base decisions on data to reduce subjectivity. Use an iterative approach, reviewing and adjusting as needed, ensuring an efficient process that meets key needs without compromising objectives.

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    Rabi EL BATOURI

    Performance Manager | Data Analytics | Project Lead Innovation | technical and methods supervisor and a software engineer

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    Pour repenser un processus critique, il est essentiel de se concentrer sur la chaîne de valeur complète. Une cartographie détaillée du processus actuel, couplée à une décomposition fonctionnelle, permet d’identifier les goulots d’étranglement et les points d’amélioration. Cela évite de réinventer la roue et permet des améliorations ciblées sans perturber inutilement le systéme.

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    Elvis Keller Velasquez Zenon

    Coordinador POS y Back Office - ADMINISTRACIÓN FOOD REGIONAL S.A.C. - Scrum Máster Certificado - BPM "Gestión y Aplicación"

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    Para equilibrar prioridades conflictivas en el rediseño de un proceso crítico, comienza con una escucha activa para entender a fondo las necesidades y objetivos de todas las partes interesadas. Identifica áreas de interés común y establece criterios de decisión claros, como eficiencia, costo o experiencia del usuario, para guiar el rediseño de manera objetiva y justa. Luego, busca soluciones que integren las prioridades de cada grupo, promoviendo compromisos en áreas menos críticas. Mantén una comunicación constante y transparente para asegurar que todos se sientan incluidos y actualizados. Este enfoque colaborativo ayuda a tomar decisiones equitativas que maximizan el valor para todos.

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