There are several components–that are both strategic and tactical–that contribute to a successful execution of this process. Here are some of the key facets, including the degree to which you/your/stakeholders…

• Are hearing from a variety of your stakeholder voices.

• Understand the mindset of your stakeholders.

• Feel that their voices are being heard.

• Feel they are contributing to a larger goal/objective.

• Are collaborating with your stakeholders to drive better outcomes.

• Are engaging in safe and constructive conversations and knowledge sharing.

• Are not engaging in destructive, vitriolic, uncontrolled contentious dialogue.

• Are able to leverage these constructive conversations into insightful and meaningful data that leads to action.

• Are cultivating a shared leadership model in collaboration with your stakeholders.