Communication is key!! 🔑 ➥ Always use clear and concise language. ➩ Listen actively. Be curious and really get the why behind the why. This is also the time to show some empathy. ➩ Use easy language. Don't get too technical. Try to explain things like you would explain to a ten year old. ➩ Keep on communicating! You can't overcommunicate.

- Reaffirm the project's core objectives with the stakeholders. Identify which features or aspects of the product are critical for the initial release and which can be deferred without compromising the product’s value or user experience. - Frame the discussion around trade-offs. Present the options with their potential risks and benefits. For example, explain how releasing a core set of features on time may mean delaying others or implementing phased rollouts. - Involve stakeholders in the decision-making process by asking for their input. Seek their perspective on what’s most valuable to the business and end users. This fosters a sense of collaboration and ensures they feel heard and involved.

Actively including stakeholders in the discussion is crucial. You must first be open and honest about the difficulties you encounter, as well as the causes of them. After that, you can plan frequent gatherings with stakeholders to share thoughts and opinions and make sure they feel included in the solution. Opening lines of communication will allow them to voice their queries and worries, which will improve their sense of involvement and boost their confidence in you as the team's leader. Your dedication to communicating with stakeholders will help identify shared problems and develop solid bonds that will ultimately support the product's success.

💬 Encourage Open Discussion: Foster transparent conversations by sharing data-driven insights and alternative solutions. 🔍 Communicate Clearly: Explain the reasons behind the trade-offs and their impact on timelines, quality, or features. 🎯 Understand Stakeholder Concerns: Listen actively to their perspectives and address any worries they may have. 🤝 Align on Shared Goals: Ensure the conversation focuses on mutual objectives to find a balanced solution. ⚖️ Balance Business & Technical Needs: Collaborate to make decisions that satisfy both business and technical priorities.

The standard dilemma is around product scoping. When you're building an actual product and there's a time crunch, what's usually most effective is to tighten down on scope, and focus on making those features good. This may be especially tricky if the launch is a large public event, where the focus is on hyping up the product offering. Here are some specific strategies for doing this well: - Overcommunicating leading up to the deadline. From the outset, having regular communication on progress, and buffering time. A good rule of thumb is half the time for polish, fixes, and changes. - Framing the scope down to p0s (must have), p1s (nice to have), p2s (punt to later). Estimating each item, and having the key stakeholder prioritize.