In this episode, we explore effective stakeholder management strategies for user researchers with Jen Blatz and Amanda Gelb.

We explore the importance of understanding decision-makers' priorities, leveraging social listening, and aligning research objectives from the outset.

Amanda and Jen share their experiences and methodologies, including stakeholder mapping, co-creation, navigating misalignments, and proving research value.

This episode is packed with practical advice for first or solo researchers on prioritization, building relationships, and creating scalable frameworks to demonstrate research impact.(01:46) Intro(03:32) Amanda Gelb's Background and Current Endeavors(04:38) Discussion on Stakeholder Management(05:13) Common Challenges in Managing Stakeholder Expectations(06:59) The Role of Intake Process in Stakeholder Management(09:37) Mapping and Identifying Stakeholders(15:59) Involving Stakeholders Throughout the Research Process(21:58) Balancing Research Involvement(23:13) Building Relationships with Stakeholders(25:52) Handling Executive Requests(29:17) Effective Communication with Developers(32:20) Defending Research Decisions(38:03) Proving the Value of Research(40:27) Key Tips for Solo Researchers(44:22) Conclusion and Farewell

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You can find our guests on:

Jen Blatz's LinkedIn or her YouTube Channel BlatzChatz

Amanda's LinkedIn or her fabulous Maven course