One male colleague has fought every step of the way. Also he predicted that the product line will fail and seems to be doing his best to make this happen. He has remained sceptical and uncooperative if I try to convince him of the product's potential. How can I create a better working relationship in communication and cooperation. And how can I avoid a power struggle in the future.
Research indicates that women are still underestimated in business.
Try to figure out who has what to gain and who has what to lose. Your most crucial task, timewise, is to develop a strategy that will ensure that the product will be produced in adequate quantity and time. If you can succeed with this project without John, that can get you over the short-term problem. Then, dealing with him in the long-term can be handled as a less immediate emergency. I am sure you can add to this list.