Product Voices

Connor Joyce, author of "Bridging Intention to Impact" and senior user researcher at Microsoft joins us to discuss his book where he emphasizes the importance of focusing on user outcomes and behaviors in product management. 

He shares his journey in writing the book, stressing the need for evidence-backed decision-making and experimentation to drive successful products. Connor advocates for prioritizing user needs over usage metrics and implementing a culture of data-driven decision-making throughout organizations. 

The episode provides practical advice for product managers looking to create impactful product outcomes.

Purni Siddarth, Principal Product Manager at Peek shares key insights from her experience at Expedia, Dividend Finance, and Peek, emphasizing the importance of optimized processes, software choices, and infrastructure for successful scalability. She advocates for a minimum viable approach, collaboration, and feedback to drive effective product scaling. Tune in for valuable perspectives on enhancing your product management skills.

Join us in this episode as we chat with Chad McAllister, a renowned product management expert. Chad emphasizes the importance of continual learning in product management, touching on key aspects like strategy, portfolio management, and team dynamics. He offers advice on leveraging diverse backgrounds, transitioning into product management, and aspiring to leadership roles. Chad's insights shed light on navigating the dynamic landscape of product management for those aiming to excel in the field.

In this episode, we discuss the vital skills of listening and observing and how these can lead to success in product management. Guest Monika Murugesan, a seasoned product executive, advisor, mentor, and guest lecturer at Northwestern University, shares practical tips are shared for enhancing these skills, leading to informed decision-making and successful product development.

Sheetal Rajpal, an amazing product leader with experience at Amazon, LendingTree, and PepsiCo joins the podcast to discuss the future of B2C subscription products (and all digital products, for that matter) and how ML, AI, data analysis, and more will be shaping that future.

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In this episode of Product Voices, our guest Kalia Aragon, Director of Product at Flatiron Health, discusses infrastructure and future-proofing products. She emphasizes the importance of diverse teams and a problem-solving approach. Kalia highlights the key attributes of future-proofing and advises product managers to engage early, build tech competency, and foster communication. She raises concerns about data privacy in AI advancements and encourages empathy and thoughtfulness in the field. 

It's a great episode filled with insights and advice.

On this episode, we discuss how to stand out in the product management job market. Our guest is Chris Mason, co-founder of Intelligent People, a product management recruitment agency.

Chris shares his expertise on the evolving job market and the increasing visibility of product management as a discipline. He highlights the growing number of graduates and better training options in this field. Chris also mentions the rise of Chief Product Officers and product-led organizations. However, he cautions that the job market has become more competitive due to recent layoffs and an influx of talent. Big tech companies have been making cuts, leading to a flood of candidates. Despite the challenges, Chris believes there is still optimism for those pursuing a career in product management.

This is an episode you won't want to miss, whether you're currently in job market or not, this discussion has something for everyone.

In this episode, we explore the crucial relationship between the Chief Product Officer (CPO) and the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). We discuss the need for partnership, open communication, and trust between these roles. Our guest, Jodi McDermott, shares valuable insights on building a strong CPO-CTO foundation. We emphasize the importance of compromise, alignment, and transparency in leadership, as well as fostering a unified team culture.

Listen for insights on...

• Building a Strong Foundation between CPO and CTO
• Handling Tension between CPO and CTO
• The Importance of Showing Work and Friction Points
• The Power of Repeating and Sharing the Vision
• Building a Unified Team: Breaking Down Silos
• Effective Communication and Leadership in Scaling Organizations
• Creating a Human and Mentoring Environment

In this episode, we discuss the book "Product Momentum Gap" with authors Andrea Saez and Dave Martin. We explore indicators of a momentum gap in product management and the importance of aligning on customer value. Implementing the product value creation plan (VCP) helps filter out requests that don't align with defined value. Regularly articulating the VCP ensures alignment with the product strategy. We discuss the need for clear business and product strategies. Listen to the episode then get the book today!

Natalia Burina, a product leader with deep expertise in AI, joins this episode to discuss Generative AI and its potential impact for product managers. The conversation with Natalia, a former leader at Meta, Salesforce, Samsung, eBay, and Microsoft, weaves through many important focus areas, including:

• The potential and limitations of generative AI. 
• Generative AI and its potential impact on business. 
• AI technology and its applications in product development. 
• AI technology risks and challenges in product management. 
• Cultivating psychological safety for AI teams. 
• Generative AI, product management, and leadership.

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