To bridge the gap between engineers and stakeholders in product meetings and navigate tension effectively, focus on clear communication and mutual understanding. Engineers should translate technical details into business impacts and offer potential solutions, while stakeholders need to articulate business needs and constraints clearly. Both parties should align on common goals, use data to drive decisions, and foster a collaborative problem-solving environment. By practicing active listening and addressing tensions early, you can ensure a productive dialogue that leads to successful outcomes.

Always start with an agenda in a non-technical way and then describe the stages of product development with points of technical implementation (with examples and timeframe). Explain the technical challenges with patience.Be a good listener and then speak. Welcome the points of feedback.

All conflict emerges from different expectations. Understand what's behing each different expectation and make it clear. Then, find a solution for each expectation avoinding jeopardize final product. If it's not feasible, you can prioritize which expectation will be met, and in which level (usually nothing is 0 or 100%). This priorization can be done based in project / product targets.

Cut through the clash. Facilitate a focused meeting to align engineers and stakeholders. Clearly define project goals and constraints. Use data to highlight impacts and trade-offs. Encourage open dialogue to understand concerns from both sides. Bridge the gap by linking technical possibilities with business objectives. Prioritize solutions that meet core requirements for all parties. Make decisive moves to reach consensus swiftly. Keep everyone aligned and focused. Get it done.