Join us for an insightful episode of the Product Mastery Podcast featuring Melissa Mills, an experienced product manager and director who honed her skills at Google and Kahoot. Now at Ardoq, she shares her expertise in product roadmapping, prioritization, and pivoting for success. Discover valuable insights and strategies to elevate your product management game.

Segment 1: Product Roadmap Creation

Importance of flexible and adaptable roadmaps
Involving leadership in roadmap discussions
Defining the problem to be solved
Utilizing OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) for roadmap alignment

Segment 2: The OKRs Framework

Cascading OKRs from top-level to product teams
Aligning OKRs with company objectives
Providing structure, autonomy, and feedback loop
Examples of successful OKR implementation

Segment 3: Pivoting in Startups

Understanding the concept of pivoting
Strategic and value proposition-oriented pivots
Challenges of achieving product-market fit
Real-life examples and lessons learned

Segment 4: Altruism vs. Commercial Needs

Balancing commercial value, product fit, and user centricity
Focusing on user fit and creating meaningful value
Case study: Shifting from charity-focused to user-centric solution
Ensuring alignment with user needs and business goals

Segment 5: Prioritization Models

Exploring RICE and MoSCoW frameworks
Assessing commercial fit, product fit, and user centricity
Flexibility in prioritization due to external factors
Adapting and adjusting priorities based on changing circumstances

Segment 6: Understanding Trade-offs

Inevitability of trade-offs in product management
Considering the potential impact of decisions
Mitigating surprises and adapting to unforeseen challenges
Navigating the delicate balance between different stakeholders

Host: Lucas Weldeghebriel, founder and CEO at Shifter.

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