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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