I agree with your advice but have to remark that often times stakeholders are not open to talk to techies. I loved those who were but most weren't.
They need to maintain kayfabe, otherwise all the BAs, PMs, POs, EMs would become flight risks.
Then don't tell them you're a techie.
They need to maintain kayfabe, otherwise all the BAs, PMs, POs, EMs would become flight risks.