Coaching Stakeholder Collaboration
Coaching Stakeholder Collaboration  
Podcast: Product Therapy
Published On: Thu Sep 26 2024
Description: In this episode, Christian Idiodi and fellow SVPG partner Lea Hickman go deep on stakeholder collaboration. They explain what a stakeholder is and exactly how to collaborate with them. Learn from real life examples and tactical advice for avoiding common pitfalls.-In this discussion we unpack: A practical definition or “stakeholder” How they can be enablers rather than barriers The importance of being proactive Why one-on-ones are better than group meetings How to navigate stakeholder-driven roadmaps-References: SVPG’s newest book, TRANSFORMED: https://www.svpg.com/books/transformed-moving-to-the-product-operating-model/ Other books: https://www.svpg.com/books/ Articles: https://www.svpg.com/articles/ Workshops: https://www.svpg.com/ Videos: https://www.svpg.com/videos/-Where to find SVPG:-Where to find Christian Idiodi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/-Where to find Lea Hickman: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahickman/-Timestamps:[00:01:15] Defining "stakeholder" (voice vs vote)[00:04:12] Example of identifying and engaging stakeholders[00:09:35] Example of stakeholders being enablers, not barriers[00:11:01] The importance of being proactive[00:13:21] Engaging via documents vs conversations[00:16:13] Why one-on-ones are better than group meetings[00:17:53] The value of engaging with the sales team[00:19:43] Navigating stakeholder-driven roadmaps[00:24:24] How to help stakeholders understand customer problems[00:27:14] The rule of improv in stakeholder engagement[00:28:23] Outro-Disclaimer:While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/-Production: Production by supermix.io