The Product Manager How to Adapt to the New Gold Standard in Product Management (with Maryam Ashoori, VP of Product and Engineering at IBM Watsonx)
Aug 5, 2025
Maryam Ashoori, VP of Product and Engineering at IBM Watsonx, brings two decades of AI expertise to the conversation. She discusses how AI is not just changing tools but redefining the role of product managers. Topics include the necessity of evolving skills, the importance of a collaborative team dynamic, and the ethical implications of AI in product management. Maryam emphasizes a problem-first approach and encourages professionals to adapt to the new landscape of product management where balancing human expertise and technology is crucial.
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Generative AI Boosts PM Productivity
- Generative AI drastically accelerates product managers' productivity and prototyping speed.
- AI tools enable quicker idea testing and richer product development cycles than before.
Embrace AI to Stay Competitive
- Product managers must embrace AI skills to stay competitive and unlock new thinking.
- Learning to effectively use AI tools can save substantial time daily, enhancing decision-making.
Leverage Teams for AI Evaluation
- Balance evaluating AI tools quickly with collaboration across teams to leverage expertise.
- Work closely with engineers and researchers to understand AI's evolving value and applicability.