Your crucial report is on the line. How do you navigate a stakeholder's last-minute change demand?
When the stakes are high, and a crucial report you've been laboring over is almost due, receiving a last-minute change request from a stakeholder can send your stress levels through the roof. It's a scenario many in business reporting have faced, and while it's challenging, it's not insurmountable. With the right approach, you can navigate these choppy waters without capsizing your report or your relationship with the stakeholder. It's about balancing assertiveness with understanding, and strategy with flexibility.