Any design vision must be addressed in the early stage of the project, normally called as project front-end. Workshops during front-end design visions would mitigate many unwanted project design changes during execution which can have significant time and cost impacts. A facilitator of the workshop who is not involved in the project would be ideal. As it's about design visions, the subject matter expert would be necessary to determine the value of the proposed design. Any design proposals must be weighted against safety, time, and cost of such proposal.

In EPC projects, it is not uncommon for Stakeholders have different design visions. Under such circumstances, it's extremely important to ensure that every voice is heard, whether it adds value or not. Here's how I would propose to achieve that balance: - Facilitate Open Discussions: Create a safe space for Stakeholders to express their ideas and concerns openly, without being rediculed. - Use a Decision Matrix: This tool helps to objectively evaluate each design option listing the pros and cons based on the agreed criteria. - Conduct Workshops: This is important so that each Stakeholder can express his or her views in front of others. - Seek Common Ground: Identify shared goals and values to build consensus and guide the project forward.

Organize workshops or meetings where each stakeholder can present their ideas and concerns. Ensure all perspectives are genuinely heard by taking notes, asking clarifying questions, and summarizing their points to confirm understanding. Focus on the overarching objectives of the project to find common ground among stakeholders. Bring in a facilitator or mediator who can help navigate the discussions without bias. Categorize inputs based on project priorities, feasibility, and impact, ensuring decisions align with the project’s scope. Encourage brainstorming sessions to create solutions that address multiple viewpoints.

If managed in correct ways, conflicting design visions bring out good results. Such measures include having separate discussions with stake holders to hear out all perspectives and then promoting open discussions with all stake holders and experts in an environment that induces brain storming sessions leading to productive outcomes.