How to Align Stakeholders for Product Success (And Why It Matters)

🎙️ The #1 Secret to Product Success is Stakeholder Alignment with Melissa Appel!

Welcome to The Unstoppable Product Pioneer Podcast! I'm Tamar Stolz, and I'm thrilled to share this episode where I had the opportunity to sit down with Melissa Appel, co-author of Aligned and a product management coach with over 20 years of experience!

In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of strategic alignment in product management, the role of empathy and curiosity, and practical ways to balance stakeholder and customer needs. Melissa shares her incredible journey from mechanical engineering to product management, her insights on managing teams effectively, and why having clear corporate goals is essential for success.

This episode is packed with actionable advice to help you enhance your product strategy and drive measurable business outcomes!

🔑 What You'll Learn:
- How empathy and research can elevate your product strategies
- Practical tips for handling competing requests and prioritization
- Why clear goals are critical to achieving alignment and success

📚 Episode Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to the Unstoppable Product Pioneer Podcast
00:36 Welcome Back and Episode Overview
01:10 Introducing Special Guest: Melissa Appel
02:06 Melissa's Background and Journey
05:13 Key Themes: Empathy, Research, and UX
13:41 Handling Competing Requests and Prioritization
17:42 The Importance of Clear Goals and Strategy
22:26 Practical Advice for Product Managers
27:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
31:02 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

📣 Resources & Links to Connect With Melissa:
- Check out Melissa's Book, Aligned: https://www.alignedthebook.com/
- Download the Stakeholder Canvas: https://miro.com/miroverse/published-aligned-stakeholder-canvas-template/?social=copy-link
- Connect with Melissa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melappel/

👥 Connect with Me
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamar-stolz/
- Website: https://uxpressed.com/
- Email: [email protected]

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