The Experience of Building Products

Join us on the latest episode of The Product.Live "The Experience of Building Products," where I host Dalia Badran, the Head of Product Experience at eXtra. Dalia brings her extensive expertise in overseeing a multifaceted team of Product Managers, Designers, and UX Writers at the leading electronics retailer in the Middle East. In this episode, Dalia delves into the art and science of collaborative product development, sharing strategic insights on how various product specialties can unite to create exceptional digital products. Discover the methodologies and strategies that facilitate seamless collaboration across different domains, enhancing not only the development process but also the overall product quality. This conversation promises a wealth of actionable advice for anyone interested in the nuances of team integration and the strategic planning essential for successful product building. Whether you're a product manager, designer, or simply a product enthusiast, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to inspire and innovate within your projects. Key Takeaways: Integrated Team Dynamics: Learn how diverse product teams can collaborate effectively to harness a variety of skills and perspectives, leading to innovative product solutions. Strategic Planning in Product Development: Gain insights into the strategic planning necessary for aligning different specialties within a product team to achieve cohesive and efficient product development. Enhancing Product Quality through Collaboration: Discover how cross-functional collaboration directly impacts product usability, functionality, and user satisfaction. Dalia Badran is the Head of Product Experience at eXtra, the premier electronics retailer in the Middle East. With a robust background spanning over nine years in product ownership, management, and design, Dalia leads a skilled team of Product Managers, Product Designers, and UX Writers. Together, they are committed to crafting exceptional user experiences across web and mobile platforms. A staunch advocate of Agile methodologies, Dalia excels in fostering collaboration, enhancing communication, and encouraging continuous feedback within her team and with stakeholders. Her approach is not just about meeting user needs; it’s about surpassing them with innovative, out-of-the-box ideas that elevate the usability, accessibility, and aesthetics of their products, ultimately aiming to delight and inspire users at every touchpoint. Connect with Dalia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daliabadran/ Omar Sallam is a Product Evangelist with over 15 years of notable experience building great tech products around the world for the likes of Booking.com and Delivery Hero among others. Omar has also lent his talents to others as a Product Mentor, Speaker and Evangelist at different conferences, platforms and educational institutions and he is the host of The Product.Live. Connect with Omar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarsallam Stay tuned, to The Product.Live YouTube: https://youtu.be/kojUlc-MHzI Website: http://theproduct.live Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-product-live/id1709591037 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omar-h-sallam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theproduct.live/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-product-live/ #ProductManagement #Product #TheProductLive #Leadership #TechLeadership #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #TechTrends #ProductDevelopment #DigitalTransformation #Agile #Entrepreneurship #StartupLife #ProductDesign #UXDesign #DataAnalytics #AIML #TechStartups #LeadershipDevelopment #ProductStrategy #BusinessInsights #Productivity #TechCommunity #LeadershipTips #CustomerFeedback #ScaleUp #ProductInnovation #StrategicPlanning #EmergingTech