A change agent notices that a key stakeholder is sending mixed signals — verbally supporting the change but passively undermining it in team meetings. What is the most effective first step?
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A
Escalate the behavior to senior leadership immediately
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B
Schedule a private conversation to surface the stakeholder's underlying concerns
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C
Document the incidents and proceed without the stakeholder's input
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D
Reframe the change initiative to reduce the stakeholder's involvement