John Cutler

In this conversation with John Cutler, a product expert and writer of the newsletter 'The Beautiful Mess,' you'll discover what makes top-performing product teams unique. He shares vital insights from his time at Amplitude, discussing the importance of alignment between company strategy and team structure. John emphasizes the need for self-awareness, adaptability, and trust in high-performing environments. He also reflects on his journey to Toast, highlighting the complexities of product management and the significance of cultural dynamics in diverse teams.

John Cutler, a veteran product manager and consultant known for his insights in product management, joins the conversation to unravel the complexities of digital product design. He shares his unconventional journey from gaming to product management and discusses the unique challenges product leaders face. The discussion emphasizes the importance of collaboration among design, product, and engineering teams, and critiques the challenges of implementing agile transformations. Cutler highlights how design leaders can effectively advocate for their teams and navigate the disconnect with executive leadership.

John Cutler, best systems thinker discusses the misconceptions of efficiency and productivity, the challenges of scaling businesses, the complexity of knowledge and expertise, the importance of consistency, the influence of random rewards on habit formation, and tracking habits and behaviors in business.

In this discussion, John Cutler, a product management and UX research expert, shares insights on thriving in today's tech landscape. He tackles the impact of layoffs on trust and feedback, and whether workplaces truly support meritocracy or political maneuvering. John provides survival strategies such as navigating corporate politics, building alliances, and crafting compelling narratives. He also emphasizes the importance of authentic communication and storytelling in fostering collaboration, making it essential listening for those navigating complex workplace dynamics.

In this discussion with John Cutler, an expert in scaling collaborative product organizations, he tackles the challenges of growth in team structures. John emphasizes the necessity of a clear operating model to avoid pitfalls like misalignment and silos. He introduces the concept of 'scaffolding' for navigating change and highlights the importance of shared language among teams. Learn why investing in teams, products, and outcomes matters more than just focusing on projects. His insights offer valuable strategies for fostering collaboration and accountability in dynamic environments.

Exploring the challenges of strategy in the 'messy middle' with guest John Cutler. Topics include team alignment, defining solid strategies, and the importance of clear communication. Dive into strategic thinking, making informed decisions, and the impact of product management strategies on company success.

John Cutler, a product management expert and writer, teams up with Joshua Herzig-Marx, a seasoned product leader, to delve into the challenging job market for product leaders. They explore the factors behind prolonged job searches, including the flattening of product organizations and the rise of super IC PMs. The conversation highlights how AI is reshaping product leadership dynamics and offers valuable advice for those navigating career transitions. Together, they predict significant changes in the landscape of product management over the next decade.

In this engaging discussion, John Cutler, a product evangelist and habit-hacking expert, shares his insights on turning workplace chaos into effective strategy. He humorously explains why many teams are disengaged, likening companies to 'organized anarchies'. Cutler advocates for autonomy over bureaucracy, emphasizing the importance of a simplified focus. He warns against the pitfalls of multi-product sprawl in SaaS, and recommends reading sociology to better understand organizations. His insights will reshape how you view team dynamics!

This week on the Product Love podcast, I sat down with John Cutler, self-proclaimed “product agitator” and, most recently, a first-time dad. John has worked in a variety of roles in product and consulted at top tier companies like Zendesk, Appfolio, and Pendo. John is one of the most active and prolific writers and thinkers, and if you don’t already, you should definitely follow him on Twitter.

If you’re active on Product Twitter, then you already know John Cutler.  It’s not just that he’s extremely prolific – it’s the quality and depth of his tweets (and his longer essays) that reach deep into the heart of what we’re struggling with on a daily basis – especially his post 12 Signs You’re working in [...] Read more »The post Podcast: How to get Your Team to do Their Best Work with John Cutler appeared first on Mind the Product.Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She’s currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She’s worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath. Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury’s. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group’s Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He’s the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager’s Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon’s music stores in the US & UK.