You resolve stakeholder conflicts to ensure Demin’s Spring launch success. Simulation Details: Demin is a leader in the fashion retail industry, blending digital innovation with operational excellence to create a seamless shopping experience. By leveraging advanced tools like SAP and Oracle Retail, the company has significantly reduced stockouts and improved inventory visibility across its 50 physical stores. On the digital front, enhancements to catalog platforms have driven a 20% increase in online engagement, showcasing Demin’s ability to adapt to consumer demands. The company thrives in a competitive market by balancing operational efficiency with creative innovation. Agile methodologies, such as sprint planning and backlog prioritization, enable teams to address technical dependencies and align with strategic objectives. This approach has been critical in preparing for the high-stakes Spring launch, which features 150 new SKUs and coincides with a major industry event, the Global Fashion Retail Summit. Past challenges, including delays in catalog updates and stock inaccuracies, have underscored the importance of aligning priorities to meet both operational and digital goals. As a Product Manager at Demin, you are tasked with resolving a critical roadmap conflict between two key stakeholders: Emma Caldwell, the Head of Merchandising, and David Romero, the Retail Operations Manager. Emma is focused on enhancing catalog controls to boost online engagement, while David prioritizes on-floor stock accuracy to improve operational efficiency. Both initiatives are vital to the success of Demin’s Spring launch, which includes 150 new SKUs and coincides with a major industry event. Your mission is to engage in one-on-one conversations with Emma and David to understand their priorities, concerns, and how their goals align with Demin’s objectives. Using the insights gathered, you will present a well-reasoned decision that balances these competing priorities, addresses technical dependencies, and aligns with the company’s OKRs. Success will depend on your ability to negotiate effectively, foster collaboration, and make strategic decisions that drive results. - Engage in one-on-one conversations with Emma Caldwell and David Romero to understand their priorities and concerns. - Present a decision that aligns roadmap priorities with Demin’s OKRs while addressing technical constraints. - Foster collaboration and gain buy-in from both stakeholders to ensure alignment and trust. - Successfully balance competing objectives to support the Spring launch and reinforce Demin’s reputation for innovation.