Coaching Stakeholder Collaboration

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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