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Originally Posted by pshrynk
In those circumstances, I usually have an informal discussion with one of the not really key players, asking for "input" and then do whatever it is that is needed to be done. Then, when someone raises questions, I tell them that I "talked with some people" and that they gave input. Then act as if there were no real reason to be upset, since the project worked.
It is easier to ask forgiveness than for permission.
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I always interviewed as many of the people involved (stakeholders they called themselves) so that everyone felt that I had listened to them. I then developed the system I felt they needed. When it worked they always said that it was just as they had asked for.