🗣Understand stakeholder concerns by listening actively to uncover core issues. 🎯Present clear benefits of real-time processing, highlighting decision-making and efficiency improvements. 🤝Seek compromise by proposing phased solutions that align with both business goals and stakeholder preferences. 🔍Conduct a proof-of-concept to demonstrate value in real-world scenarios. 🔄Keep communication open to address ongoing concerns and provide clarity on implementation stages.

I have always consulted with external sources on how the issues are tackled and present those cases to stakeholders. Understand and address the concerns they have, run some POC to build confidence with stakeholders on the solution you are proposing. Key is to align with stakeholder’s priorities and align your solutions to address the concerns and priorities of the stakeholders

When at odds with stakeholders over real-time data processing, I start by understanding their priorities and concerns. I ensure they grasp the benefits and challenges of real-time solutions, including costs, complexity, and performance trade-offs. From there, I propose a phased or hybrid approach—implementing real-time processing where it's most critical and using batch processing for less time-sensitive data. By aligning the technical solution with business goals, we can find a balance between speed, cost, and functionality. Ongoing communication helps build trust, ensuring all parties feel heard and that we meet both technical and business objectives.