Stakeholder Mapping: Discover how to craft a stakeholder map that not only clarifies who holds a vested interest in your product but also helps you understand their influence and needs, ensuring you never miss a beat. Negotiating and Communicating: Gain insight into the subtle art of negotiation with stakeholders and learn the most effective communication strategies that keep everyone on the same page (and your sanity intact). Prioritization Frameworks: Explore various frameworks and tools that will guide you in making those tough calls on whose input gets priority, thus aligning your product’s trajectory with the most impactful stakeholders.

Drowning in urgent requests? Here’s how to prioritize effectively: - Assess impact vs. urgency. Not all "urgent" tasks drive real results—focus on high-impact work. - Communicate transparently. Set clear expectations on timelines and workload. - Use a prioritization framework. Try Eisenhower -Matrix or MoSCoW to rank tasks logically. - Delegate when possible. If it’s not your priority, find the right person for the job.

When a lot of urgent requests come in from stakeholders, the first thing I do is take a step back and make sure I fully understand how urgent and important each task is. I often use the Eisenhower Matrix to help me quickly see what needs my attention right away and what can wait. For me, it’s also really important to be clear and assertive, I’m not afraid to set boundaries and explain what’s possible and what’s not. I always communicate openly about how I’m prioritizing and why, so people know where things stand. If there’s a conflict I can’t resolve myself, I’ll bring it to leadership to make sure we’re all aligned. I stay organized with task management tools, but I’m also flexible enough to shift plans if something critical comes up.