Problem Statement
How do you manage stakeholder expectations? / Tell me about handling difficult clients or stakeholders.
Explanation
I manage stakeholder expectations through proactive communication, setting realistic timelines from the start, providing regular progress updates, and being transparent about risks or challenges early. When a client had unrealistic expectations for a project timeline, I presented a detailed breakdown of tasks, dependencies, and resource constraints, offered a phased delivery approach, and explained trade-offs clearly between speed and quality. This approach built trust, and the client appreciated the transparency and accepted the revised timeline, teaching me that honesty and data-driven communication are key to managing stakeholders effectively.
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