Welcome to FutureForward, the podcast by Techcanvass where we explore how AI, data, and human insight intersect to redefine success in today’s evolving workplace.
In Episode 9, your host Abhishek Srivastava, Founder & Chief Mentor, Techcanvass, is joined by Harsh Jayara, Assistant Vice President, Deutsche Bank, to talk about one of the most timeless yet underappreciated skills in tech: stakeholder management.
🌟 About Our Guest: Harsh Jayara
With rich experience leading global teams and managing high-impact digital transformation projects, Harsh shares actionable wisdom on building trust, practicing empathy, and delivering value through stronger stakeholder relationships—even in a tech-first world.
This episode explores why stakeholder alignment is crucial in the age of AI, how relationship-building drives project success, and why empathy and emotional intelligence are becoming core business analysis skills.
⏰ Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction & Guest Background
04:45 – Why Stakeholder Management Matters More Than Ever
10:30 – Evolution of Stakeholder Expectations in the AI Era
17:20 – Building Trust Through Empathy & Active Listening
23:55 – Navigating Conflict and Misalignment
30:40 – Role of a BA as the “Bridge”
36:10 – Remote Collaboration, Soft Skills & Human Connection
42:30 – Final Takeaways on Stakeholder Success
🔗 Connect with Harsh Jayara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harshjayara/
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🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5z024JN
📱 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast
🌐 Learn more: https://techcanvass.com
📩 Contact us: abhishek@techcanvass.com
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