AMA: Gainsight Director, Product Management, Sailaja Kalle on Stakeholder Management

We use Agile sprints to manage big projects and track deadlines for each sprint to ensure on time delivery. 3 reasons in my opinion that breaks the deadline timeframe delivery Poor Planning - Having an unrealistic plan is sure shot way to failure. Make sure you always plan effectively, and if you don’t feel you’re being given the time or necessary level of detail to do so, raise HANDS. Poor Estimation - Breaking down the requirements into smaller pieces of tasks and building features to achieve ...Read More

Having a regular cadence of communication is key to proper alignment Communicate clearly and frequently Use multiple channels and formats, such as video calls, emails, instant messages, and newsletters. Set clear expectations Define the scope, goals, roles, responsibilities, deadlines, and feedback mechanisms for each project or task. Build trust and rapport Trust is essential for collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving, while rapport is important for creating a sense of belonging, camara ...Read More