EP 465 - Product Culture Founder and PM Coach on Building Trust and Aligning Stakeholders

How can product leaders build trust and align stakeholders? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by Nacho Andrade, Product Culture Founder Bruce McCarthy and Executive PM Coach Melissa Appel speak on the critical importance of stakeholder management in product development. They discuss their new book "Aligned," which they describe as the "missing manual" for getting product done, focusing on the often-overlooked skills of aligning teams and building trust with key stakeholders. They share personal experiences, practical techniques, and the underlying principles of effective stakeholder management, emphasizing the need for authenticity, curiosity, and a human-centric approach. The discussion provides valuable insights for product managers at all stages of their careers, as well as anyone working in cross-functional teams, on the art of navigating organizational dynamics and ensuring successful product outcomes.