Whenever someone disagrees with you, the first step is simple: listen. Understand their concerns, what’s driving them, and what they want to achieve. Then, explain your strategy—why you chose it, how it fits the bigger picture, and the results it’s driving toward. Be upfront about trade-offs and show how it manages risks or delivers value. If there’s still tension, don’t dig your heels in—it rarely helps. Look at other stakeholders: are they aligned with this perspective? If not, it may not be about changing the strategy but about getting everyone to agree on shared goals. Only then can you create a strategy that works for everyone.

Identify and prioritize stakeholders based on influence and interest. The Institute for Public Relations emphasizes this as foundational for effective communication. Transparent Communication: In Asia-Pacific, aligning actions with stated values is crucial for trust. The PRCA APAC's 2024 report highlights this alignment as vital for reputation management. Asia's diverse cultures necessitate tailored strategies. Dr. Su Lin Yeo notes that political philosophy and culture significantly influence PR practices in the region. Utilize analytics to guide strategies. PR Newswire's 2020 report identifies measuring communication impact as a top challenge in markets like Australia and Singapore.

Here’s how I would approach the situation: 1. Understand Their Perspective Listen Actively: Meet with the stakeholder to fully understand their concerns, objectives, and reasoning behind challenging the PR strategy. Clarify the Issue: Ask questions to identify if their concerns are based on miscommunication, misalignment with business goals, or other external factors. 2. Align on Common Goals Focus on Business Objectives: Identify common goals that both the PR strategy and the stakeholder’s viewpoint aim to achieve. Highlight the Impact: Demonstrate how the current PR strategy aligns with broader organizational goals, such as brand positioning, market reach, or audience engagement.

🔍 "In the world of PR, adaptability is not just a skill; it's a necessity. How do you pivot when your strategy is challenged?" - Embrace feedback as a tool for growth; it can refine your messaging and strengthen stakeholder relationships. - Use data-driven insights to support your strategy adjustments, ensuring your decisions are backed by solid evidence. Remember, every challenge is an opportunity to enhance your communication and build trust. Keep it flowing!

When a key stakeholder challenges your PR strategy, it’s essential to balance their concerns with your objectives. Start by actively listening to their perspective to understand their priorities. Align on shared goals and explore compromises that address their concerns without derailing your strategy. Present data or case studies to support your approach and demonstrate its value. Collaboration and clear communication can turn conflicting demands into a refined, mutually beneficial plan.

When a key stakeholder challenges your PR strategy, treat it like a dance-off. Hear their moves, explain yours, find common rhythm, back up with data, stay classy, and bring in a mediator if needed. Keep the PR party rocking!

Everything start by listening actively without any concerns. Doing this will avoid some miscommunication. Then discuss it point of view by keeping a open minding perpective. At the end for sure you find a agreement

Basic rule: make sure that the client is at least as committed as their PR agency to media relations. This means that the management level will understand in advance what the action plans are, who are the managers that supposed to be at the forefront, and that every media move is synchronized with the company's systemic and, above all, marketing activities. When the top management of the company is involved (to a certain extent, of course), actively participating at times and taking responsibility, the chances of disagreeing with PR moves decrease. But, when it does happen, we show listening and try to understand the source of the opposition and whether it has a basis. Yes, we also make mistakes sometimes...

Talk to everyone first: Ask all teams how your plan might affect them before you launch it. Show real value: Don’t just promise coverage—explain how it helps their goals (sales, hiring, etc.). Be ready to change: If someone has concerns, adjust the plan. A good PR strategy is always flexible.

Have data and justifications to back up your choices. But also, try to listen without being defensive. It might be frustrating to be challenged but it’s possible the naysayers will bring up a fair point or something that will make your work better. So try to stay open and be gracious.