Hello! From a PMM perspective, Sales input is critical to a successful SE strategy. They know the needs of their team so they can help SE prioritize and focus. Usually finding a partner in Sales leadership can help you avoid too many cooks in the kitchen and streamline feedback.   Where SE can...more

Great question!  In my experience, we work with SE to help them understand what's coming down the roadmap (big initiatives, product launches etc.) so they can plan and schedule training accordingly. Having a really tight relationship is critical so both sides have visibility into the needs of ...more

I love telling a good story...: Background: For internal stakeholders, you really have to set context/background. We are in the weeds with planning day to day for a specific launch or initiative, but you can't expect internal stakeholders to be the same. To help drive messaging home, set the r...more

Great question and something I deal with on the daily!  Ad-hoc requests:  * Set expectations: Be clear with the requestor on timelines (why you can't get to it immediately, etc.) and try to let them know when you can get to it.  * Gauge importance of the request. If it's HIGH priority fo...more