PMP Practice: Build trust and influence stakeholders to accomplish project objectives

Ocean Volkov is managing a predictive project to upgrade the payment processing system for Bright Horizon Labs, a boutique analytics firm. During the initial planning phase, Dante identifies that the Chief Financial Officer, who will be a primary user of the new system, has not responded to meeting invitations or provided input on requirements. The CFO's assistant mentions that the CFO is skeptical about the project's value and believes the current system works adequately. Dante recognizes that gaining the CFO's support is essential for project success, as this stakeholder controls budget approvals for the implementation phase. What should Dante do to build trust and influence this stakeholder?