A few months ago we talked about Hidden Power - people who have influence well beyond their title or position on the org chart. When you are new to an organization, Hidden Power can be hard to spot. Here are a few hints. Got more?
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Which person or department has the easiest time getting budget approval for new or replacement hires?
Which person or department has the most say in what ends up in product releases?
If you make a presentation, which person or department do most questions come from?
Which person or department awards prizes or bonuses to thank people from other departments for their support?
That person or department is probably where your company’s power is centered. And that is where you should start looking for the most influential stakeholders. We dig into hints like this in the Early Reader Club: Aligned! Join us.
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A startup I advise has created the world's most private and secure messaging platform, SimpleX. They are looking for a contract UX designer who doesn't think like everyone else. They should be strong on visual design and willing and able to challenge the product manager's thinking. Know anyone?