SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE with Vinay Kumar
In this business podcast that is all about people, Vinay Kumar, a Leadership Coach, Certified Professional Facilitator, OD Consultant, Podcaster, Global Nomad, Wildlife Stalker and Records Collector, interviews leaders, thinkers, strategists, and doers to reveal actionable insights, first-hand experiences, smart strategies, brilliant tips and lesser-known best practices on a range of subjects in business leadership and people management, from innovation, DEI, facilitation, technology, future of the workforce and sustainability to evolution of leadership, storytelling, negotiation, digital learning, mental wellbeing, the art of staying positive and even water wars! Plus each episode features curated recommendations from Vinay and his guest for your own RWL (Read Watch Listen) list to keep you shinier and happier!
SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE with Vinay Kumar
Ep 41: Insights 10 in 10: Stakeholder Management
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Have you got your ducks in a row? Stakeholder management is absolutely critical to the success of any project or activity or change measures, in your organization. Align your stakeholders to your cause effectively, with Vinay’s Top 10 best practices.
[02:15s] Tip #1: Connect with mutual contacts to learn more about your stakeholder.
[02:35s] Tip #2: Consciously work on expanding your network.
[03:00s] Tip #3: Step back, create a stakeholder map.
[03:35s] Tip #4: Outline your ask very clearly beforehand.
[04:32s] Tip #5: Outline their need from you, your proposal: What’s in it for them?
[05:54s] Tip #6: Brainstorm on possible stumbling blocks from stakeholder’s perspective.
[07:00s] Tip #7: Initiate the conversation with an open and flexible mind.
[07:46s] Tip #8: Keep the focus of the conversation on your and their desired outcomes.
[08:45s] Tip #9: Communicate extensively on what's relevant to them.
[09:37s] Tip #10: Keep all lines of communication open.
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