- "Translate Tech asks into Business Value": Ex - Don't just talk about technical debt; explain how addressing it can drive revenue, improve margins or reduce risk - Speak Business! - "Align on a Shared Vision": Ensure everyone understands and is working towards the same clear business goals. If the goals are unclear collaborate with the business side to define them. - "Prioritize Business Objectives Over Personal Preferences": Focus on what's best for the business, even if it means compromising on preferred technical solutions. - "Foster Open Communication & Collaboration": Encourage dialogue and teamwork with all stakeholders to build understanding and alignment. Embrace a growth mindset and keep evolving your understanding of team goals.

In my experience in IIM Udaipur meeting people with technical and non-technical backgrounds the most Important thing is Communication. Communicating in the way that you are talking to 5 year old and explaining every jargons in basic language helps

When discussing technical challenges or priorities with non-technical stakeholders, avoid using jargon or overly complex explanations. Use analogies or simple terms to describe what’s happening, why certain decisions are being made, and the impact of those decisions.

Not always on the client side we have very technical people also. This has to be taken into account. -making sure everybody understands is fundamental to drive topics forward -leavint client behind can leave to major issues

To bridge the gap between non-technical stakeholders and your programming team, start by fostering open dialogue through regular meetings to share concerns and expectations. Align everyone on the overall business goals and show how tech efforts support these aims. Involve stakeholders in prioritizing projects to ensure their needs are addressed. Simplify technical concepts when explaining challenges to help stakeholders understand. Share regular updates or demos to demonstrate progress and keep everyone engaged. Be willing to compromise when needed, and celebrate successes to strengthen relationships. Staying transparent and collaborative is key!

People often feel unheard or scared or both, they have their own priorities, etc. Oftentimes just acknowledging the feelings can be enough to get everyone on the same page w/o shifting priorities.

I usually start by facilitating workshops or discovery sessions where stakeholders can articulate their goals, and the development team can translate them into feasible automation solutions. Use process modeling tools like BPMN to visually represent workflows, making it easier for non-technical stakeholders to grasp technical constraints. Establish a backlog prioritization framework based on business value, technical feasibility, and effort estimation, ensuring both parties understand trade-offs. Regularly validate progress through demos and iterative feedback loops to maintain alignment and adaptability.

I would prioritise what is important for the team , for the project, for the company as a whole. The important thing how you convey that and make others understand that what you wish is also the same,.

When your dev team speaks code and stakeholders speak ROI, conflict is inevitable. Finding common ground doesn't have to be complicated: 🔄 Create a shared language—translate technical concepts into business outcomes and teach stakeholders basic technical constraints 📊 Implement objective prioritization frameworks instead of subjective debates 🤝 Build empathy through cross-functional experiences—devs attend business meetings, stakeholders observe coding challenges 💡 Demonstrate value incrementally rather than waiting for massive technical initiatives to complete Remember: It's not about technical vs. non-technical—it's about balancing immediate needs with sustainable growth. #TechLeadership #BusinessAlignment #SoftwareDevelopment