Struggling to get leadership support for your HR projects? This calculator pinpoints the specific barriers holding you back.
Freda-McCarthy Okosodo
Head of People, Mono
September 4, 2025
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Talstack HR Stakeholder Buy-in Assessment
Talstack HR Stakeholder Buy-in Assessment
Diagnose whether your influence barriers are primarily structural (access/positioning) or relational (trust/credibility), then get targeted prompts to move leadership forward.
Before we begin
In 3 mins, clarify whether your biggest buy-in barriers are structural or relational—then get exact talking points for leadership.
What you'll get
A split (e.g., 55% Structural / 45% Relational)
A tailored personal summary
Self-reflection questions
Leadership prompts
📊 Business Understanding (Q1–Q4)
Answer honestly — there are no “right” answers.
📈 Analytics & Measurement (Q5–Q8)
Your lens on impact and ROI.
👥 Leadership Relations (Q9–Q12)
Access vs. trust.
🗣 Executive Presence (Q13–Q16)
How you frame and adapt.
🏛 Strategic Positioning (Q17–Q20)
Where HR sits and when HR is invited in.
Complete to Get Your Results
Provide your details to receive your personalized summary.
If you're an HR leader who struggles to get leadership buy-in for your HR initiatives, this is for you!
To make progress, you need to first diagnose the root cause of your influence challenges—whether structural or relational.
This calculator helps HR leaders quickly identify the key barriers to gaining leadership support.
Here's what you'll get:
Your Score: A percentage breakdown showing whether your barriers are primarily structural or relational.
Personalized Summary: A tailored analysis based on your results:
Structural-focused: Issues with access, authority, and positioning in decision-making
Relational-focused: Challenges with credibility, trust, and how leadership receives HR's input
Balanced: An even mix of structural and relational barriers
Self-Reflection Questions: Targeted questions to help you identify specific influence gaps, acknowledge your role, and prepare constructive conversations with leadership.
Leadership Discussion Guide: Ready-to-use conversation starters designed for your specific barrier type to move discussions forward with your leadership team.
