You have started engaging with the technical department of a key government stakeholder in a country Open Ownership supports. Three months down the line, you speak to a senior official from the agency and realise that their priorities on what the agency should be focusing on is different from the priorities of staff in the technical department who you've had meaningful engagements with.

How do you approach the disparity in priorities and create a shared understanding between the senior official and their technical team ? How do you ensure that this does not negatively impact your plans in the country? How will you work with your line manager and other team members to navigate these changes?