What are typical strategies for aligning leadership in an SAP cloud project?

Aligning leadership in SAP OCM ensures top-down support for cloud projects. Option B is correct because Q&A sessions with project managers allow leaders to voice concerns (e.g., about standardization), fostering trust and alignment through dialogue. Option C is correct as involving leaders in communication (e.g., speaking at townhalls) leverages their authority to promote the project, boosting visibility and credibility. Option D is correct because aligning goals and incentives (e.g., tying performance metrics to project success) minimizes conflicts, ensuring leaders prioritize the implementation.

Option A is incorrect—reducing bonuses is punitive, risks escalating resistance, and isn’t an SAP OCM practice; positive reinforcement is preferred. Option E is incorrect; while leaders might join workshops, identifying impacts is typically for process owners/SMEs—leadership focuses on sponsorship, not derivation. SAP OCM stresses engagement and alignment over coercion.

“Align leadership through Q&A opportunities, active communication roles, and goal alignment to secure their support and influence” (SAP Activate, Leadership Alignment Strategies).