Product Management Stories
40 - How to Transform your Project Company into a Product Company - with Sebastian Borggrewe (CPTO @ Product Masterclass)
May 6, 2024
Sebastian Borggrewe, a CPTO at Product Masterclass, shares his expertise on the shift from project-based to product-focused organizations. He discusses the challenges faced in this transformation, like overcoming emotional attachments in decision-making and prioritizing customer needs. The conversation reveals how collaboration across departments enhances product development and communication, while also addressing team alignment and management buy-in. Listeners will gain insights into the essential mindset changes required for successful transformation in their companies.
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Quick takeaways
- Transitioning from a project to a product company demands a shift from a task-focused mindset to one that prioritizes delivering customer value.
- Successful product management is anchored in understanding customer problems rather than merely meeting specific feature requests from individual clients.
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Transitioning from Projects to Products
The podcast discusses the significant challenges that product managers face when transitioning from a project-driven to a product-driven environment. This shift involves a change in mindset, where organizations need to focus more on delivering value rather than merely completing tasks within specific timeframes and budgets. The guest shares personal experiences that reinforce the idea of viewing product development through the lens of customer value rather than just project completion. This highlights the inherent complexity in developing a product that serves multiple customer needs without falling into the trap of customizations for individual clients.
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