In this conversation, Brendan Fortune shares his journey in product management, emphasizing the evolving role of product managers in the age of AI. He discusses the importance of developing product sense, leveraging AI for knowledge gathering, and the critical human element in decision-making. Brendan also highlights the need for mental health awareness and building political capital within organizations to enhance collaboration and drive innovation.

Want to appear on the show? Head to ProductCoalition.com

Takeaways

* Product managers need to synthesize customer insights effectively.

* AI is transforming how product managers gather knowledge.

* Developing product sense is crucial for identifying opportunities.

* The role of product managers is becoming more expansive with AI.

* Mental health is essential for sustaining performance in PM roles.

* Building alignment and political capital is key to prioritizing ideas.

* AI can assist in refining proposals and enhancing collaboration.

* Product management should be enjoyable and engaging.

* Understanding business acumen is vital for product managers.

* The human element remains critical in AI-driven decision-making.

Chapters

* 00:00 Introduction and Background

* 04:45 The Role of Product Managers

* 08:10 Developing Product Sense

* 09:52 AI's Impact on Product Management

* 11:49 Enhancing Collaboration with AI

* 13:50 Navigating Security and Privacy Concerns

* 17:04 Identifying and Comparing Opportunities

* 19:57 The Human Element in AI-Driven Decisions

* 23:26 Making Product Management Fun

* 26:02 Building Alignment and Political Capital

* 30:00 Mental Health and Sustainability in PM Roles

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productcoalition.com/subscribe