As a product leader, it can be hard to work within a multitude of constraints: profits, product-market fit, time, customers’ needs; the list goes on. Giff Constable tackles the tough questions and elaborates on the product leader’s job as “chief synthesizer.”
In this episode of the Product Momentum Podcast, Sean and Paul welcome Giff Constable, thought leader, entrepreneur, and author. Giff is a self-proclaimed “healer” within the product community. He has a vast breadth and depth of knowledge pertaining to testing new ideas, innovation, and teamwork.
Giff’s experience in many roles such as chief product officer, CEO, and consultant in “messy situations” has given him unique insight into the role of product within organizations and how product leaders can position and advocate for their products in ever-changing markets. He shares some examples of companies who have succeeded in this, and some that unfortunately did not. All in all, he stresses the importance of “looking uncertainty in the eye” in everything you do.
Listen to hear Giff’s thoughts on:
- Sacrificing short-term gains for long-term success in business models, research, and continuous improvement.
- Asking the hard questions and challenging your assumptions as a product leader.
- Experimentation and user research strategies for both new and seasoned product managers.