No Nonsense Leadership

#0094 - The state of product management - Jason Knight

Jan 25, 2024

Experienced product manager Jason Knight discusses the evolving nature of the role, the challenges product managers face, tensions between UX designers and product managers, understanding and managing debt in product management, challenging the status quo, and the disconnect between thought leaders and company realities.

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Quick takeaways

Product management requires a holistic approach that encompasses engineering, customer insights, market analysis, and strategic decision-making.

Product managers act as strategic enablers and partners to the business, ensuring value delivery to customers and meeting revenue goals through effective pricing, packaging, and positioning.

Product managers must advocate for their role, establish relationships with cross-functional teams, and balance the needs of the business with customer demands through ongoing discovery and iterative product development.

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Product management spans multiple disciplines

Product management requires a unique combination of skills, involving engineering, customer insights, market analysis, and strategic decision-making. It is not solely about having opinions or being able to talk to customers, but rather a holistic approach that encompasses the entire product lifecycle.

Leveraging Craft from Consumer to Technical Products

00:36

Evolution of Product Management

00:32

The Role of a UX Researcher vs a Product Manager

00:37

Rise of Product Management as a Trendy Career Path

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Introduction

3min

Challenges of Product Management

11min

The Tensions Between UX Designers and Product Managers

23min

Understanding and Managing Debt in Product Management

2min

Challenging the Status Quo and Defining the Role of a Product Manager

4min

The Tension Between Thought Leaders and Company Realities in Product Management

5min

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they chat with Jason Knight on the state of product management.

Jason shares his insights and experiences on the responsibilities of a product manager, the evolving nature of the role. Differentiating buyer and user features the importance of testing and validating ideas. Supporting cross-functional teams and fostering a mindset of continuous improvement. Jason shares insights from his experiences and discussions with thought leaders and provides advice for those navigating the product management field.

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