How to Handle Stakeholder Conflict Without Burning Bridges

Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofit Organizations

We have all disagreed with our nonprofit stakeholders at some point in our careers,  but speaking up and sharing that disagreement can feel hard because we tend to want to avoid conflict and not burn any bridges.

However, there are times when voicing your disagreement is necessary because it's what's best for the organization and the mission.

That's why, in this episode, I'm sharing a 4-step method to disagree with your stakeholders without causing division, along with powerful tips to make these conversations successful.

▶️ How to Say "This Isn't a Training Issue" Without Burning Bridges with Your Nonprofit Stakeholders

▶️ Key Points:

03:02 The importance of having a strong relationship with your stakeholders

04:34  When you need to speak up if you disagree

06:36 Step 1: Discover

07:34 Step 2: Align

08:21 Step 3: Compliment

09:11 Step 4: Propose

11:48 How you can prepare yourself for these conversations

13:12 Five things to keep in mind when having these conversations

Resources from this episode:

Catch up with these episodes to learn how to build a strong relationship with your stakeholders:

• Episode 134: What It Means to Be a Good Partner in Learning and Development
• Episode 108: 3 Ways to Turn Your Subject Matter Expert into Your Biggest Asset
• Episode 54: How Can Learning and Development Teams Work with Subject Matter Experts Without Frustration?

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