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How do you balance getting alignment from the right people and avoiding too many cooks in the kitchen?

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  1. Charles Tsang
    Charles Tsang

    BILL Head of Product Marketing - Accounts Payable and Developers / Partners • 9mo

    Balancing alignment with avoiding “too many cooks in the kitchen” really comes down to clarity of roles, and for me, that starts with a DACI (Yes, I’m obviously a big fan of these 😊) If you’re truly concerned that you’re working on something where alignment will be dicey make sure at the beginning of a project, you make it a point to define the DACI and set expectations clearly. It’s especially important to remind stakeholders that “C’s” (consulted) are not “A’s” (approvers). Their input is valu ...Read More

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  2. Greg Gsell
    Greg Gsell

    Datadog VP, Product Marketing | Formerly Salesforce, Attentive • 1y

    Start broad to build consensus, then narrow down to the decision-makers as you progress. I find it's effective to begin with a wider group to gather general feedback, then gradually focus on the specific people who need to make the final decision. The RACI models are helpful here, though sometimes you can spend more time on the RACI than the actual decision itself. When dealing with executives like a CRO, remember they typically have 2-3 trusted advisors they consult regularly. You need to influ ...Read More

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