In this episode, we explore effective stakeholder management strategies for user researchers with Jen Blatz and Amanda Gelb.

We explore the importance of understanding decision-makers' priorities, leveraging social listening, and aligning research objectives from the outset.

Amanda and Jen share their experiences and methodologies, including stakeholder mapping, co-creation, navigating misalignments, and proving research value.

This episode is packed with practical advice for first or solo researchers on prioritization, building relationships, and creating scalable frameworks to demonstrate research impact.(01:46 ) Intro(03:32 ) Amanda Gelb's Background and Current Endeavors(04:38 ) Discussion on Stakeholder Management(05:13 ) Common Challenges in Managing Stakeholder Expectations(06:59 ) The Role of Intake Process in Stakeholder Management(09:37 ) Mapping and Identifying Stakeholders(15:59 ) Involving Stakeholders Throughout the Research Process(21:58 ) Balancing Research Involvement(23:13 ) Building Relationships with Stakeholders(25:52 ) Handling Executive Requests(29:17 ) Effective Communication with Developers(32:20 ) Defending Research Decisions(38:03 ) Proving the Value of Research(40:27 ) Key Tips for Solo Researchers(44:22 ) Conclusion and Farewell

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You can find our guests on:

Jen Blatz's LinkedIn or her YouTube Channel BlatzChatz

Amanda's LinkedIn or her fabulous Maven course