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Managing a Dominating Stakeholder in Workshops

How a skilled facilitator handles a senior stakeholder who dominates a requirements workshop.

During a cross-team requirements workshop, a senior VP repeatedly dominates the discussion, dismisses input from junior engineers, and steers every decision toward their own preference. Quieter but critical technical experts have stopped contributing. What is the most effective facilitation approach to restore balanced participation while preserving the relationship with the VP?