Turning Stakeholder Tension into Connection
Stakeholder tension is part of senior leadership – but it’s rarely about the issue in front of you. It’s shaped by competing pressures, unseen risks, and different interpretations of what success requires.
In this session, Mark Bateman draws on two decades of experience coaching senior leaders to explore how to navigate these moments with clarity and confidence. We’ll look at what drives escalation, how to build connection without losing authority, and what to shift when conversations become strained.
You’ll leave with practical ways to reduce friction, strengthen alignment, and move critical work forward.
Key takeaways:
- Recognizing hidden stakeholder pressures
- Why tension escalates unnecessarily
- What you need to do to build connection
- Handling conflict while avoiding escalation
