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Align Conflicting Department Priorities

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You are leading a cross-functional project where two critical departments both have valid but conflicting priorities. One group is pushing for speed and business impact, while the other is focused on control, risk reduction, or operational stability. You need both teams to stay engaged, but you also need the project to keep moving without constant re-litigation of scope and decisions.

Question

How do you ensure alignment when two critical departments have conflicting priorities for your project?