Stock/share options

Stock/share grants

Restricted stock/shares

Performance units   

Ask them to review or provide feedback, especially on something you have done for them

Talk to the individuals they report to in advance and gain their support so the stakeholders realize upper management already supports your position

Schedule a meeting of all stakeholders and make a strong case that overcomes all of their objections

Explain in precise terms to each stakeholder how your position is the most realistic approach to the issue or concern

Investors and Finance want to see money spent wisely. Legal must ensure compliance, and HR and operating departments want to see their needs taken into account to attract, retain and motivate a high quality workforce.

Operating departments and HR understand the company must live within its means and Finance cannot allocate funds to a budget if it is likely that profitability will be adversely affected.

Investors want to maximize gains and want to see compensation tightly controlled and Legal needs to ensure that compensation plans do not attract undue scrutiny.

Operating departments view compensation as it applies to them, HR must balance available resources to attract, retain and motivate employees and Finance knows the value of a motivated workforce and will provide the budget necessary to achieve it.