Working on process improvements for a client, but their internal IT guy, who's really just whoever set up the WiFi back in the day, keeps undermining my work. He's not understanding what I'm implementing, so he continues "correcting" it. Management trusts him completely, so I'm feeling like this isn't going to work out without me saying something. Any suggestions on how to handle this without coming across like I'm throwing him under the bus?

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Who is the project sponsor? Set up a call with them and the IT guy to align on shared goals and priorities. Try to focus on the outcome and future state. Not sure what you mean by he continues to correct it but maybe you guys need to collaborate more?

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Can you proactively meet with their IT guy and explain things before you do them?

Also, what IBM1 said

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Totally agree with the guys here. It’ll be all in the tone you use to convey the message. Definitely try to talk to their IT guy first. Management expects both of you to work together. Be Friendly, helpful, not a know it all and not making him feel ignorant.

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