Scandinavian Product Podcast #26 Stepping into product leadership, making time for discovery, building products collaboratively, and more | Frederik Hansen (CPO at Ignite)
Dec 11, 2024
Frederik Hansen, CPO at Ignite and a key figure in Norway's product community, dives into the essentials of product leadership. He discusses the importance of a grace period for new CPOs to integrate effectively. Frederik highlights the need for dedicated discovery time to foster innovation and shares techniques for rapid idea testing. He also reveals key traits to look for in product managers, emphasizing the value of collaboration and a growth mindset. Join him as he champions a culture of experimentation in product teams.
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One-Month Grace Period
- When starting a new CPO role, request a one-month grace period for observation and absorption.
- Use this time to gather data, interview stakeholders, and analyze the product's performance.
Three-Layer Analysis
- Analyze a company's structure through three layers: the product (what), the development process (how), and the core philosophy (why).
- This framework helps connect the dots and provides a baseline for improvement.
Premature Scaling
- Frederik observed a common pattern of premature product scaling due to easy funding.
- He emphasized focusing on retention over acquisition and improving product-market fit.