Episode 72: Stakeholder Negotiation and Influence Lab

Projects rarely have unlimited resources, so negotiation is constant. In this lab, we dive into scenarios where stakeholders have competing interests — scope vs. budget, schedule vs. quality — and explore how to navigate those trade-offs with confidence. We’ll discuss strategies for building common ground, using data to strengthen your position, and knowing when to compromise and when to hold firm.

You’ll also see how influence goes beyond formal authority. By building trust, understanding stakeholder motivations, and framing project outcomes in terms of their goals, you can shift conversations from conflict to collaboration. Negotiation and influence aren’t just survival skills — they’re leadership skills that make the difference between project deadlock and forward motion. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com.