[Stakeholders] How do you manage expectations when stakeholders want a simple answer to a complicated process problem?

I try to separate simplicity of communication from oversimplification of the problem. Stakeholders usually want a simple answer because they want progress, not because they are unwilling to understand anything nuanced. So I start by acknowledging the need for clarity, then I explain where the complexity actually matters. Maybe there are exception paths, compliance rules, system limitations, or different user...