Data Team Stakeholders: Friend or Foe?
May 20, 2026For most of us Data Engineers, we got into this career for the technical aspects of the job.
Not because we want to sit around in meetings all day.
Or deal with tedious requests from others at the company.
But the reality is we are here to serve a business.
And therefore, we have internal stakeholders that rely on our work.
So in this video, I want to talk about ways to think about approaching this dynamic.
Because your key stakeholders can either become your #1 fan and ally...
Or a a massive pain in your side.
What We'll Cover:
- Stakeholders vs Customers
- Short Term Efficiency Gains
- Long Term Career Opportunities
Enjoy!
Leaders of Small & 1-Person Data Teams
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