Applied professional learning

Disagree Constructively with a Powerful Stakeholder

Challenge the idea with evidence and judgement.

Identify the decision, evidence and consequences of staying silent. Separate facts, interpretation and the question that needs testing.

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Illustrative scene: a professional respectfully challenges an older senior stakeholder, pointing to a contrasting evidence chart in a boardroom discussion.

YOUR LEARNING OUTCOMES

What you will be able to do.

Professionals and managers.

Identify the decision, evidence and consequences of staying silent.
Separate facts, interpretation and the question that needs testing.
Explain trade-offs and respond to objections respectfully.
Decide when to continue, document concerns or escalate.

WHAT YOU WILL CREATE

Evidence-led challenge, alternative options, and an appropriate escalation decision.

IN PRACTICE

A situation you could face.

A senior stakeholder favours an option your analysis does not support. Decide how to raise the concern and what alternative to offer.

YOUR TASK

Decide when to continue, document concerns or escalate.

Illustrative learning scenario.

CURRICULUM

Your learning path.

4 modules

Understand the stakes

Identify the decision, evidence and consequences of staying silent.

Prepare the challenge

Separate facts, interpretation and the question that needs testing.

Offer a workable alternative

Explain trade-offs and respond to objections respectfully.

Choose the next move

Decide when to continue, document concerns or escalate.

THE EXPERIENCE

Practice with a purpose.

100% onlineNo in-person attendance required.

Self-directed cases, practical exercises and worked examples. Your invitation confirms the learning materials, delivery format and support included.

Understand the decision

Define the question and the evidence a useful answer needs.

Test your judgement

Apply the method to a realistic case and explain your choices.

Review the quality

Use explicit criteria to judge the result and improve the work.

ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION

Before you apply.

Are courses delivered online?

Course materials, exercises and any included coaching or live sessions are delivered online. No in-person attendance required.

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Why do I need to apply?

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How do intakes work?

We welcome new participants in intakes over time. Apply for access and we will email you when the next intake opens for this programme.

When can I start?

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What does the fee cover?

Self-directed cases, practical exercises and worked examples. Your invitation confirms the learning materials, delivery format and support included. The €99 shown is an estimated fee per person. We will confirm what is included, the final price and any applicable taxes before you decide to join.

Will I receive a certificate?

Your invitation will explain what you need to complete, how your work will be assessed and whether the programme includes a certificate. Any Academy certificate is separate from an accredited academic qualification.

Who is behind the Academy?

Scipio Academy draws on practical expertise from senior alumni of McKinsey, BCG and Bain. We will share details of the programme contributors and reviewers with your invitation. The firms do not sponsor or endorse these programmes.