9 Must Connect Stakeholders for Product Owners 1) End User They are the reason your product exists. Early feedback and understanding of their needs can steer the product in the right direction 2) Marketing/Sales They communicate the value of your product to the market. Listen in on as many sales calls as you can. 3) Customer Support They are your ears on the ground. By networking with them, you can gain insights into frequent customer issues. 4) Dev team They are the people who will bring your vision to life. Ask them to rank their top 10 pieces of technical debt. 5) Finance and Legal They ensure that your product is compliant and financially viable. From them, learn budgets, constraints, and regulatory requirements early on. 6) UI/ UX They can help you understand design thinking. A designer’s mindset can open doors to innovative solutions. 7) Other Product Owners Don't reinvent the wheel. Learn from their experience. 8) External Vendors Understanding their constraints can help you avoid significant roadblocks. 9) Scrum Masters They can help you navigate unknowns and uncertainties related to 3 Ps: 1. Product 2. Process 3. People With the help of 3 Cs: 1. Clarity 2. Continuous Improvement 3. Commitment Make them your allies. ******************************* AI is reshaping every industry, and Agile is no exception. To learn more about how AI will transform the world of Agile, check out this Winning Strategy post - https://lnkd.in/gnq7uKag #agile #agilecoaching #scrum #scrummaster