die Leute mitnehmen
To take people along. A decision is explained until people understand it and support it.
jemanden da abholen, wo er steht
To pick someone up where he stands. To start from what the other person knows and thinks.
an einem Strang ziehen
To pull on the same rope.
jemandem Rückendeckung geben
To cover someone’s back. To support him openly.
Akzeptanz schaffen
To create acceptance.
Einvernehmen herstellen
To establish agreement.