Mission 7: Influencing Without Authority
Explore how to influence and align cross-functional teams without formal authority in product management. Learn to clearly communicate shared goals, build trust, facilitate collaboration, and drive consensus. This lesson equips you with practical steps to lead effectively and improve team alignment for better product outcomes.
We'll cover the following...
We'll cover the following...
- How to align teams when you’re not the boss?
- Why influencing without authority matters
- Step-by-Step framework
- Step 1: Clearly identify goals and shared interests
- Step 2: Establish credibility and trust
- Step 3: Facilitate collaborative problem-solving
- Step 4: Build consensus through clear communication
- Example: Clearly aligning teams without authority
- Success metrics
- Key takeaways