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

It remains the same.

It decreases because variable costs are increasing.

It increases at the same rate as variable costs.

It becomes increasingly higher as revenues increase.

Stock/share options

Stock/share grants

Restricted stock/shares

Performance units