Agency and accountability are so very important to the success of a product manager - not only embracing this themselves but also having the organization set up in a way and the culture set up in a way that expects accountability and allows agency with product managers. On this episode, Amanda Ralph, Principal Product Manager at Papercut, joins to discuss agency and accountability in product management.


EPISODE OUTLINE:
Why is agency so important in product management? 0:03

How can product leaders transform or empower when they’re in an environment where it’s more about feature-driven product delivery? 3:57

How product leaders can give their teams the agency they need while holding their teams accountable for value creation. 7:30

Why it’s so important to start with leadership and culture. 10:51

What are some things that may help a product manager who embraces the role but doesn’t quite know how to take hold of it? 15:11

How to tease out the right environment for a new product manager. 20:05

The importance of having a candid conversation with the product leader you’re interviewing with to better understand the environment before joining a new org.  24:01

The fun of product management is that you’re on a continuous learning journey, but it’s also hard. 29:18