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You're at odds with stakeholders on AI project priorities. How do you find common ground?

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Robert Lienhard

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Elia Ahadi

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When AI project priorities clash with stakeholder views, achieving consensus is key. To bridge the gap:

- Engage in active listening to understand stakeholder concerns and objectives fully.

- Identify shared goals that align with both project needs and stakeholder interests.

- Propose a pilot program that allows for testing and adjusting priorities based on results.

How do you approach finding common ground with stakeholders? Feel free to share your strategies.

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Robert Lienhard

Seasoned Talent Attraction Maestro🌍Servant/Agile Leadership Advocate🍀Proponent for Humanity in AI🌿Convinced Humanist & Libertarian✍️AI Prompting Master🎯LinkedIn Top Voice📣
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I think it's important to talk openly with people involved in AI projects to find common ground. Engage in a transparent dialogue to understand their concerns, priorities, and long-term objectives. Present data-driven insights that demonstrate how the proposed priorities align with the project’s overall goals and can create value for all parties involved. From there, work collaboratively to adjust priorities where necessary, ensuring they meet both the technical and business needs. By focusing on shared outcomes and maintaining flexibility, you can build consensus and move forward with aligned objectives.

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Elia Ahadi

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In my experience, finding common ground with stakeholders on AI project priorities starts with understanding their perspectives and aligning on shared goals. What I’ve usually seen work well is facilitating an open discussion where each stakeholder can voice their concerns and priorities, followed by reframing the conversation around the broader business objectives. I believe using data to demonstrate the potential impact of various priorities helps make the decision-making process more objective. Additionally, proposing a phased approach—where key priorities from each side are addressed in stages—can offer a compromise.

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Nebojsha Antic 🌟

🌟 228x LinkedIn Top Voice | BI Developer - Kin + Carta | 🌐 Certified Google Professional Cloud Architect and Data Engineer | Microsoft 📊 AI Engineer, Fabric Analytics Engineer, Azure Administrator, Data Scientist
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👂Engage in active listening to fully understand stakeholder concerns and priorities. 🎯Identify common goals that align with both the project's success and stakeholder interests. 🔄Propose a pilot or MVP to test conflicting ideas in a low-risk environment, adjusting based on results. 💬Facilitate open discussions to create transparency and build trust. 📊Present data and evidence to justify the project's long-term value while acknowledging short-term concerns. 🤝Use compromise, but ensure alignment on strategic vision for AI development.

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Fernando Schmidt

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Finding common ground with stakeholders can feel like walking a tightrope in AI projects. Beyond just hearing them out, it's crucial to keep them in the loop with regular updates, showing how their concerns are being factored into decisions. I’ve seen that when you bring stakeholders into the process, not just as spectators but as part of the team, their buy-in skyrockets. Sometimes, a simple pilot project with quick wins can ease the tension and get everyone on the same page. It’s about turning "us vs. them" into "we’re in this together.

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Radha Ingole

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When it comes to finding common ground with stakeholders, my approach involves - Active Listening 🎧: Truly understanding their concerns and objectives helps in building trust and opens the door for collaboration. Highlight Shared Goals 🎯: I focus on areas where our priorities align, demonstrating how the project can benefit all parties involved. Offer Flexibility 🔄: Proposing pilot phases or smaller milestones allows us to test ideas and adjust based on results, ensuring everyone’s voice is considered. How do you approach this challenge? Let’s share ideas!

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