One general strategy is to make a suggestion, allow it to be shot down, then start gathering data about why fixing the thing would help. I operate at a very hi

One general strategy is to make a suggestion, allow it to be shot down, then start gathering data about why fixing the thing would help. I operate at a very high level in an organization but in general I accept disagreement, keep track of what the outcome was, and if I was right decide if I want to revisit the issue with the new data. The best outcome is I was wrong and nothing needs to change, or second that I was right but the impact was small so the effort was unjustified. If it turns out I was seriously right, then we can start putting motions in place to fix the issue, and I get credit for voicing concern early. I hope to be wrong!