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