93: Excelling at Product Management Execution

In this episode of the How to Succeed in Product Management Podcast, Associate Director Kara Fichthorn welcomes Arjun Lalwani (Youtube) and Liang Huang (Webflow) as they discuss product execution and its importance in product management. Product execution is crucial for product management as it involves turning ideas into tangible products or features. Effective execution ensures that the product meets its objectives, satisfies customer needs, and aligns with the overall business strategy. Without strong execution, even the best product ideas may fail to deliver value, leading to wasted resources and missed opportunities in the market. 

Disclaimer: All opinions of the speakers are their own.

What to Listen For:

• 00:00 Intro
• 03:09 How important is product execution?
• 06:21 Frameworks in product execution
• 11:52 Challenges in product execution and how can frameworks help?
• 14:56 Difference in product execution in small to large-sized organizations
• 19:00 How does user research play into product execution?
• 23:25 Decision-making during product features transformations
• 26:31 PM principles for a solo entrepreneur
• 30:07 Tools for product execution
• 35:46 Product vs. project management
• 39:27 Reversing a decision in product 
• 42:22 Maintaining the quality of product execution after a layoff
• 44:50 Expanding products in a new market
• 46:35 How to be a part of big organizations?
• 49:34 Final thoughts