24. How should I effectively deal with contributor hostility or reluctance during start-up?

Project contributors tend to be either allies or adversaries. During initiation, you will need to identify all those who are adversaries and either convert them into allies or determine how to proceed, either by doing without them or by finding a way to deal with the effects of their behavior on your project.

Determining the Need for Involvement

If someone on your project team is not supportive of the project, determine if their participation is essential. Investigate alternatives, such as using different contributors with similar skills and talents, or other methods for completing project work that could be delegated to others on your project team. On ...

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