Working With Product Managers and Stakeholders

About this episode

This episode explores strategies for engineering managers to build strong working relationships with product managers and stakeholders.

Episode Notes Engineering managers sit at the intersection of tech, product, and people—which means collaboration is key. In this episode, we explore how to build strong working relationships with product managers and stakeholders. From setting clear expectations and communicating progress to managing competing priorities and navigating tough conversations, we’ll share strategies to align teams and drive outcomes. Whether you're in a startup or a large org, this episode will help you lead more effectively across functions. 03:45 Product managers 10:58 Designers 18:57 Other stakeholders 22:40 How to build strong relationships

People in this episode

Hosts: Emma Bostian, Kelly Vaughn

Topics covered

• collaboration
• product management
• stakeholder engagement
• team alignment
• communication strategies

Keywords

• engineering managers
• collaboration
• product managers
• stakeholders
• communication
• team alignment
• expectations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: product managers, designers, stakeholders

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