An Hour of Innovation with Vit Lyoshin

Storytelling in Product Management and Design | Jessica Hall | #19


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Jessica Hall, design and product leader, discusses communication between designers and product managers, storytelling techniques, and the importance of AI in design and product management.

Jessica is a design and product leader who assists companies in understanding customers, focusing efforts, and driving business results. She authored "The Product Mindset: Succeed in the Digital Economy by Changing the Way Your Organization Thinks," a book that guides leaders in building thriving product teams through a bold, innovative approach to product development focused on shared outlooks that drive focus, speed, experimentation, and innovation.
Takeaways
* Functional tension between design and engineering is crucial for effective collaboration.
* Clear alignment on goals and priorities is essential for a successful partnership between design, product, and engineering.
* Leadership plays a critical role in fostering a collaborative and respectful environment.
* Storytelling is a powerful tool for conveying product strategy, organizational change, and career progression.
* Storytelling is a crucial skill for product managers and designers to effectively communicate the value and purpose of their products.
* Product managers need to be adaptable and embrace change in the face of evolving technologies like AI.
* Developing a growth mindset is essential for product managers to continuously learn and stay relevant in a rapidly changing industry.
* Effective communication and the ability to have difficult conversations are key skills for product managers to navigate the workplace successfully.
Connect with Jessica
* Website: https://www.hallwaystudio.com/
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicashall/
* X: https://x.com/JessHallway
Connect with Vit
* Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vit-lyoshin/
* X: https://twitter.com/vitlyoshin
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
04:02 Communication Between Designers and Product Managers
11:51 Handling Different Opinions Between Product Managers and Designers
18:45 Storytelling Techniques in Product Management
22:40 Types of Storytelling
32:18 Crafting a Career Story for Advancement
35:11 Storytelling for Multiple Products, Personas, and Markets
36:44 Storytelling in Content Creation
40:15 Fractional Leadership Trend
42: 27 Adapting to the Age of AI
51:10 Prepare Yourself for AI Revolution
56:45 Advice from Jessica Hall
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