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.
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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
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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/
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Where to find SVPG:
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Where to find Christian Idiodi:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/
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Where to find Lea Hickman:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahickman/
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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
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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/
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Production:
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