Non-technical stakeholders clash with your programming team's priorities. How can you find common ground?
When non-technical stakeholders and your programming team don't see eye to eye, it can disrupt productivity and harmony. To find common ground and ensure smooth collaboration, consider these strategies:
How do you manage differing priorities at work? Share your strategies.
Non-technical stakeholders clash with your programming team's priorities. How can you find common ground?
When non-technical stakeholders and your programming team don't see eye to eye, it can disrupt productivity and harmony. To find common ground and ensure smooth collaboration, consider these strategies:
How do you manage differing priorities at work? Share your strategies.
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I’ve found that fostering open communication is essential to bridging the gap between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. Regular check-ins help ensure both sides are aligned and have a clear understanding of priorities. I also make it a point to translate technical concepts into simple, actionable terms so stakeholders can see the value behind certain decisions. Aligning goals is another critical step—when the team and stakeholders understand how their efforts contribute to shared objectives, it creates a sense of unity and purpose. Ultimately, it’s about balancing technical needs with business priorities through empathy and clear communication.
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- "Translate Tech asks into Business Value": Ex - Don't just talk about technical debt; explain how addressing it can drive revenue, improve margins or reduce risk - Speak Business! - "Align on a Shared Vision": Ensure everyone understands and is working towards the same clear business goals. If the goals are unclear collaborate with the business side to define them. - "Prioritize Business Objectives Over Personal Preferences": Focus on what's best for the business, even if it means compromising on preferred technical solutions. - "Foster Open Communication & Collaboration": Encourage dialogue and teamwork with all stakeholders to build understanding and alignment. Embrace a growth mindset and keep evolving your understanding of team goals.
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When discussing technical challenges or priorities with non-technical stakeholders, avoid using jargon or overly complex explanations. Use analogies or simple terms to describe what’s happening, why certain decisions are being made, and the impact of those decisions.
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In my experience in IIM Udaipur meeting people with technical and non-technical backgrounds the most Important thing is Communication. Communicating in the way that you are talking to 5 year old and explaining every jargons in basic language helps
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Not always on the client side we have very technical people also. This has to be taken into account. -making sure everybody understands is fundamental to drive topics forward -leavint client behind can leave to major issues