When deadlines loom, stakeholders demand answers, and product teams face multiple competing requests, the ability to prioritise effectively becomes a defining trait of high performance.

What separates high-functioning teams from the rest is not the absence of stress but the presence of structure, trust, and discipline.

Managing internal stakeholders can feel like a full-time job. One with no clear finish line, shifting priorities, and constant pressure to keep everyone aligned. For senior product leaders, it is not just emotionally taxing; it is a major contributor to burnout.