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Breaking Bad News Gently: The Art of the Product Steward's Tough Talk

In this episode, our guests, Michelle Baker and Beth Dederick, discuss the intricacies of product stewardship. Michelle, with over 25 years of experience in product stewardship and regulatory compliance, and Beth, with more than 20 years in environmental consulting, share their expertise on the importance of product stewardship. They explain the concept, the roles of various stakeholders, and the global implications of regulatory compliance. The discussion explores challenges such as delivering bad news to stakeholders and the need for early involvement of product stewards in product development to avoid costly mistakes. They emphasize the importance of communication, forward-thinking, and collaboration within organizations to ensure product safety, sustainability, and compliance. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions 02:10 Understanding Product Stewardship 05:31 Corporate Stakeholders in Product Stewardship 11:30 Global Collaboration and Compliance Challenges 14:57 Delivering Bad News in Product Stewardship 25:15 Proactive Planning and Forecasting 28:52 Feedback on Delivering Bad News 30:20 Navigating Product Stewardship Challenges 32:04 Company Philosophy on Compliance 32:54 Reformulation and Market Impact 38:12 Sustainability and Product Stewardship 40:27 Communication and Training 48:47 Consultants and Collaboration 50:33 Benefits of Early Product Stewardship 53:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts