Ep 41: Insights 10 in 10: Stakeholder Management

Send us Fan MailHave you got your ducks in a row? Stakeholder management is absolutely critical to the success of any project or activity or change measures, in your organization. Align your stakeholders to your cause effectively, with Vinay’s Top 10 best practices.   [02:15s] Tip #1: Connect with mutual contacts to learn more about your stakeholder.[02:35s] Tip #2: Consciously work on expanding your network.[03:00s] Tip #3: Step back, create a stakeholder map.[03:35s] Tip #4: Outline your ask very clearly beforehand.[04:32s] Tip #5: Outline their need from you, your proposal: What’s in it for them? [05:54s] Tip #6: Brainstorm on possible stumbling blocks from stakeholder’s perspective.  [07:00s] Tip #7: Initiate the conversation with an open and flexible mind. [07:46s] Tip #8: Keep the focus of the conversation on your and their desired outcomes. [08:45s] Tip #9: Communicate extensively on what's relevant to them.  [09:37s] Tip #10: Keep all lines of communication open. Was this relevant for you? Which other topics would you like about? Drop us a line at [email protected] with Vinay on Twitter, LinkedIn or on email [email protected] Subscribe to us on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Listen Notes, Castro, Jio Saavn, iHeart Radio, Pocket Casts, Player FM.This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook