Your team lead is being undermined by a key stakeholder. How can you restore balance in BD projects?
When a key stakeholder undermines your team lead, it can throw a wrench into business development (BD) projects. Here’s how to realign the dynamics:
- Open a dialogue with the stakeholder to understand their concerns and foster mutual respect.
- Reinforce the team lead's authority by publicly backing their decisions and expertise.
- Facilitate collaboration through structured meetings that include both the team lead and the stakeholder.
How do you handle such situations in your experience?
Your team lead is being undermined by a key stakeholder. How can you restore balance in BD projects?
When a key stakeholder undermines your team lead, it can throw a wrench into business development (BD) projects. Here’s how to realign the dynamics:
- Open a dialogue with the stakeholder to understand their concerns and foster mutual respect.
- Reinforce the team lead's authority by publicly backing their decisions and expertise.
- Facilitate collaboration through structured meetings that include both the team lead and the stakeholder.
How do you handle such situations in your experience?
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In a past situation where a key stakeholder started sidelining our team lead, I took a tactful but direct approach. First, I clarified roles and responsibilities with the stakeholder, framing it around the project’s goals, showing how each person’s expertise drives success. Then, I reinforced the team lead’s authority by spotlighting their achievements and aligning them with stakeholder objectives. I’d also organize regular, focused updates where the team lead could share progress directly, showcasing their value. Restoring balance means reshaping perceptions, aligning on common goals, and empowering leadership to keep BD projects on course.
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During a project, I noticed a stakeholder publicly questioning my team lead’s decisions, which affected morale. I set up a private meeting to mediate, creating a space where each could express concerns. By focusing on common goals and encouraging mutual respect, we diffused the tension and aligned on objectives. Standing by the team lead while emphasizing collaboration to the stakeholder restored trust and kept the project on track.
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