You're facing pushback from key stakeholders on a new tech strategy. How can you overcome their resistance?

Lack of proactive alignment with program objects is often the reason why you will get pushback from key stakeholders. Allow enough time for them to explain what are the concerns and show empathy. Take the time to fully appreciate the complexity of the problem you are trying to solve instead of proposing shallow workarounds. Get the agreement before showing that you are moving forward. Try to understand if the problem is rational or if you are just dealing with someone's ego.

Resistance often stems from a fear of the unknown. People are comfortable with familiar workflows, even if inefficient. As an innovation expert, I've found the most successful implementations bridge this gap. Showcase real-world examples of similar technology creating positive change. Let stakeholders see the human impact, not just the technical specs. This emotional connection fosters a "what if" mentality, opening them to the possibilities the new tech offers.

Facing tech resistance? Start with listening! Engage stakeholders to understand their concerns – are they worried about costs, workflow disruption, or learning new systems? Acknowledge their anxieties – it shows you value their input. This initial step isn't about solutions, but building trust. By fostering open communication, you pave the way for a productive dialogue about the tech strategy, addressing their worries and gaining their buy-in.

Address tech resistance head-on! After listening to stakeholder concerns, tailor your response to their worries. Explain how the tech strategy tackles their specific issues – cost concerns? Highlight efficiency gains. Worried about workflow? Showcase streamlining benefits. Speak plainly, use real-world examples, and paint a clear picture of the positive impact. Essentially, connect the dots between the new technology and their priorities. By demonstrating how it directly benefits them, you can turn resistance into enthusiastic support.

It’s always good to pitch the benefits a business is Loosing. For an Instance I was working for AI team in my organisation where we have to deploy some kind of automation to reduce to manual efforts of the team. This is how we pitched to Businesses: - Explained what AI is and how important it is to evolve every second in this world. - All the trash work like Creating weekly Financial Reports, Employee Onboarding check list/training suggestions, access requests can be done using AI, reducing the manual effort of leads. - Saving time to increase the productivity of employees learn the actual skills. - Increased product efficiency and process along with the fast tech support for Business.

Silence tech resistance with data! Show stakeholders case studies and success stories where similar tech strategies thrived in comparable businesses. Facts are powerful allies! Real-world evidence eases fears and validates your plan. But remember, keep it clear and concise – complex data overload can backfire. By presenting digestible proof of success, you strengthen your arguments and turn skeptical stakeholders into believers, paving the way for a smooth tech implementation.

Acredito que entender o que esta acontecendo é primordial. Tudo que vem por "guela abaixo" é mais complicado, sempre que for implementar algo novo, envolva todos os niveis, mostre os beneficios, somente assim podemos ter a ajuda de todos os niveis.