Send us a textWe’re excited to bring you more exclusive content from Productized 2024, our third conference of the year! This series continues our TalkInTen format, where we deliver concise, impactful conversations with industry leaders driving innovation in product and business agility. Each episode is packed with fresh insights, actionable strategies, and real-world examples to help teams and organizations succeed.In this episode, we’re joined by Victoria Sheer, an expert in product operations and strategy. Victoria shares her approach to optimizing product operations by focusing on seamless value flow from strategy to delivery. She explains how product managers can rethink organizational structures, align with business KPIs, and implement effective OKRs to move beyond daily tasks and create value-driven strategies that stick.Victoria on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-sheerHere is the synopsis of Victoria’s workshop: In this workshop, Victoria guides product managers through the process of connecting product operations with business strategy, using key metrics and actionable OKRs. Her focus is on creating a value-driven flow that ensures teams are not just delivering, but delivering on what truly matters.If you enjoy the show, please leave a review and stay tuned for more great episodes from the Product Agility Podcast!Use code PROD24 for 15% off training courses at Sheev - https://www.sheev.co.uk.Host Bio Ben is a seasoned expert in product agility coaching, unleashing the potential of people and products. With over a decade of experience, his focus now is product-led growth & agility in organisations of all sizes. Stay up-to-date with us on our social media📱! Ben Maynard 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ 🐦 https://x.com/BenWMaynard 💻 https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ 💻 https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ 🖇️ https://linktr.ee/productagility Listen & Share On Spotify & iTunes Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0lkwAYJzVSuk5zfJ1vIDZq?si=4c691fb12f124a56 iTunes - https://apple.co/3YvTX8p Want to come on the podcast? Want to be a guest or have a guest request? Let us know here https://bit.ly/49osN80

Send us a textProductized 2024 is our third conference of the year, and we’re excited to bring We’re back with more exciting content from Productized 2024, our third conference of the year! This series continues our TalkInTen format, where we bring you short, impactful conversations with industry leaders who are pushing the boundaries of product and business agility. Packed with fresh insights, innovative frameworks, and real-world examples, these episodes are designed to help teams and organizations thrive in today’s fast-paced world.In this episode, we’re joined by Tamas Koke, Technical Co-Founder of Bobcats Coding. Tamas shares how he used AI and no-code tools to rebuild X (formerly Twitter) in just three weeks. This fascinating experiment highlights the power of AI-driven prototyping and the growing role of no-code platforms in product development. Tamas discusses how AI can streamline the prototyping process, reduce development time, and help product teams iterate faster than ever before.Tamas on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eggdice/ Here is the synopsis of Tamas's Talk:Curious about how new technologies have impacted product development, Tamas set out to push the limits of AI and no-code tools by recreating X/Twitter in just 3 weeks. In this talk, Tamas will share how this bold experiment reshaped his approach to product strategy and explore the exciting opportunities and challenges of AI-driven development.If you enjoy the show, please leave a review and stay tuned for more great episodes from the Product Agility Podcast!Use code PROD24 for 15% off training courses at Sheev.Sheev - https://www.sheev.co.ukHost Bio Ben is a seasoned expert in product agility coaching, unleashing the potential of people and products. With over a decade of experience, his focus now is product-led growth & agility in organisations of all sizes. Stay up-to-date with us on our social media📱! Ben Maynard 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ 🐦 https://x.com/BenWMaynard 💻 https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ 💻 https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ 🖇️ https://linktr.ee/productagility Listen & Share On Spotify & iTunes Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0lkwAYJzVSuk5zfJ1vIDZq?si=4c691fb12f124a56 iTunes - https://apple.co/3YvTX8p Want to come on the podcast? Want to be a guest or have a guest request? Let us know here https://bit.ly/49osN80

Send us a textProductized 2024 is our third conference of the year, and we’re excited to bring you exclusive bonus episodes straight from this vibrant event!In this special series from the Productized Conference, we continue our TalkInTen format, featuring concise and impactful conversations with top industry leaders. This year’s event is filled with fresh insights, cutting-edge frameworks, and real-world stories aimed at helping teams and organizations thrive. Whether you're looking to enhance your product management skills or increase agility in your teams, these episodes are packed with actionable tips to elevate your expertise.Sebastien Prioris explores the balance between strategy and chaos in his workshop, "Strategy or Chaos: Roadmaps Everywhere, All at Once." He explains how to effectively align product strategy, OKRs, and roadmaps, offering practical frameworks to help teams set goals and create a clear path for execution. Sebastien on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebprioris/ Here is the synopsis of Sebastien's Workshop:Every day, product folks are expected to deliver a winning strategy for their product. Yet, a lack of understanding, practice and support is making this harder despite methodologies, tools and resources being more available than ever. In this workshop, you will learn how to handle this.If you enjoy the show, please leave a review and stay tuned for more great episodes from the Product Agility Podcast!Use code PROD24 for 15% off training courses at Sheev.Sheev - https://www.sheev.co.ukHost Bio Ben is a seasoned expert in product agility coaching, unleashing the potential of people and products. With over a decade of experience, his focus now is product-led growth & agility in organisations of all sizes. Stay up-to-date with us on our social media📱! Ben Maynard 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ 🐦 https://x.com/BenWMaynard 💻 https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ 💻 https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ 🖇️ https://linktr.ee/productagility Listen & Share On Spotify & iTunes Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0lkwAYJzVSuk5zfJ1vIDZq?si=4c691fb12f124a56 iTunes - https://apple.co/3YvTX8p Want to come on the podcast? Want to be a guest or have a guest request? Let us know here https://bit.ly/49osN80

Send us a textProductized 2024 is our third conference of the year, and we’re excited to bring you exclusive bonus episodes straight from this dynamic event!In this special series from the Productized 2024 conference, we bring you another exciting episode of TalkInTen, where we engage in quick but insightful conversations with industry leaders who are redefining product and business agility. Broadcasting directly from Lisbon, this episode features Tanja Lau, an expert in product management and host of the upcoming Product Academy Tough Stuff podcast.Tanja on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanjalau/Here is the synopsis of Tanja's Workshop:Build – Measure – Learn. It all sounds so simple in theory. Yet, so many of us are trapped in some sort of feature factory. This workshop is focused on one of the hardest skills in product: asking smart questions, framing them as hypotheses and deciding which experiments and opportunities to pursue.Tanja shares key insights from her workshop on hypothesis-driven product management, focusing on the importance of framing decisions effectively, creating clear hypotheses, and understanding who makes the final call in the product development process. She addresses the challenges of moving beyond feature factories, offering practical advice on decision-making and testing strategies that lead to meaningful outcomes.Tune in to hear about the concept of "decision currency" and how Tanja optimizes her life and work for joy, balancing professional choices with personal values. This episode is packed with actionable takeaways for product managers looking to enhance their decision-making processes, drive team agility, and create more impactful products. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review and stay tuned for more great episodes from the Product Agility Podcast!Use code PROD24 for 15% off training courses at Sheev.Sheev - https://www.sheev.co.ukHost Bio Ben is a seasoned expert in product agility coaching, unleashing the potential of people and products. With over a decade of experience, his focus now is product-led growth & agility in organisations of all sizes. Stay up-to-date with us on our social media📱! Ben Maynard 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ 🐦 https://x.com/BenWMaynard 💻 https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ 💻 https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ 🖇️ https://linktr.ee/productagility Listen & Share On Spotify & iTunes Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0lkwAYJzVSuk5zfJ1vIDZq?si=4c691fb12f124a56 iTunes - https://apple.co/3YvTX8p Want to come on the podcast? Want to be a guest or have a guest request? Let us know here https://bit.ly/49osN80

Send us a textProductized 2024 is our third conference of the year, and we’re thrilled to bring you exclusive bonus episodes straight from this dynamic event! In this special TalkInTen series, we dive into concise conversations with industry leaders at the forefront of product and business agility. Packed with fresh ideas, innovative frameworks, and real-world stories, these episodes offer actionable insights to help teams adapt and excel. Whether you're looking to improve your product management or enhance team agility, this series has something for you. Our guest in this episode is Ashley Nicodemus, Senior Director of Design at UE Group. Ashley specialises in mission-critical products that require innovative, user-centred designs where failure is not an option. In her workshop, "The Innovation Equation: A Blueprint for Disruptive Products," Ashley shares her expertise in crafting disruptive designs even in high-stakes environments. She walks us through how to create innovative products from scratch, focusing on behaviours and human-centred design rather than just iteration. Her process encourages teams to challenge assumptions, rethink product visions, and drive meaningful innovation.Episode Highlights:Disruptive Design for Mission-Critical Products: Learn how to innovate in industries where success is non-negotiable.The Innovation Equation™: Discover UEGroup’s tool for user-centred innovation that redefines product experiences.Challenging Assumptions: Understand how testing polarising concepts can lead to unexpected and impactful solutions.Whether you're working in mission-critical industries like healthcare, aerospace, or cybersecurity, or simply looking to create truly innovative products, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you rethink your approach to product design.Ashley on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-nicodemus-23632867/If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and stay tuned for more great TalkInTen episodes!Use code PROD24 for 15% off Sheev’s training courses.Sheev - https://www.sheev.co.ukHost Bio Ben is a seasoned expert in product agility coaching, unleashing the potential of people and products. With over a decade of experience, his focus now is product-led growth & agility in organisations of all sizes. Stay up-to-date with us on our social media📱! Ben Maynard 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ 🐦 https://x.com/BenWMaynard 💻 https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ 💻 https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ 🖇️ https://linktr.ee/productagility Listen & Share On Spotify & iTunes Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0lkwAYJzVSuk5zfJ1vIDZq?si=4c691fb12f124a56 iTunes - https://apple.co/3YvTX8p Want to come on the podcast? Want to be a guest or have a guest request? Let us know here https://bit.ly/49osN80

Send us a textProductized 2024 is our third conference of the year, and we’re thrilled to bring you exclusive insights from this world-class event!In this special TalkInTen series, we sit down with industry leaders at the forefront of product and business agility, sharing actionable wisdom in short, sharp episodes. This year’s conference is filled with innovative frameworks, cutting-edge ideas, and real-world stories designed to help teams and organisations adapt, evolve, and excel.Our second guest is Denise Tilles, co-author with Melissa Perri and an expert in product operations. In this episode, Denise dives into how to set up product operations from scratch—without hiring additional team members! As companies face leaner times, Denise shares how to unlock the hidden potential within your current team, optimise processes, and drive quick wins that can make a compelling case for future investment in product ops.Episode Highlights:Building Product Ops Without New Hires: Practical steps to launch product operations by leveraging existing skills within your team.Quick Wins for Long-Term Success: How to achieve immediate results that make a lasting impact, even with limited resources.The Importance of Product Ops: Insights into why product operations are crucial in leaner times to ensure efficiency and business growth.Denise’s approach shows that even without headcount increases, product operations can be a powerful tool for driving better decisions, improving product performance, and setting the stage for future growth. Whether you’re a product leader or a team looking to establish product ops, this episode is packed with actionable insights that you can implement right away.Connect with Denise Tilles at denisetilles.com for more insights on product operations and how to evaluate if it’s right for your organisation.Denise on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisetilles/If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe for more TalkInTen episodes straight from #Productized24!Use code PROD24 for 15% off Sheev Ltd training courses.Sheev - https://sheev.co.uk/Host Bio Ben is a seasoned expert in product agility coaching, unleashing the potential of people and products. With over a decade of experience, his focus now is product-led growth & agility in organisations of all sizes. Stay up-to-date with us on our social media📱! Ben Maynard 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ 🐦 https://x.com/BenWMaynard 💻 https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ 💻 https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ 🖇️ https://linktr.ee/productagility Listen & Share On Spotify & iTunes Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0lkwAYJzVSuk5zfJ1vIDZq?si=4c691fb12f124a56 iTunes - https://apple.co/3YvTX8p Want to come on the podcast? Want to be a guest or have a guest request? Let us know here https://bit.ly/49osN80

Send us a textProductized 2024 is our third conference of the year, and we’re thrilled to bring you exclusive insights from this world-class event!In this special TalkInTen series, we sit down with industry leaders at the forefront of product and business agility, sharing actionable wisdom in short, sharp episodes. This year’s conference is brimming with innovative frameworks, cutting-edge ideas, and real-world stories designed to help you and your teams adapt, evolve, and excel.Our first guest is Becky Flint, Founder and CEO of Dragonboat.io, who shares her journey from hands-on product manager to strategic product leader. Becky discusses the crucial shift from tactical execution to strategic thinking that can help product professionals at every level, from new managers to CEOs, drive greater business impact and career growth.Episode Highlights:Strategic Product Leadership: What it means and why it’s essential at every stage of your career.Driving Product ROI: Practical tips to align strategic leadership with business outcomes.Scaling for Impact: How to build product teams that scale with agility and achieve results faster.If you're looking to elevate your approach to product management and leadership, this episode is packed with practical insights and strategies to help you thrive in a dynamic and complex product landscape.Connect with Becky Flint on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckyflint/Enjoyed the episode? Please leave a review and stay tuned for more TalkInTen episodes from the Product Agility Podcast!Use code PROD24 for 15% off Sheev’s training courses, designed to help product teams connect purpose with action.  Sheev - https://www.sheev.co.ukHost Bio Ben is a seasoned expert in product agility coaching, unleashing the potential of people and products. With over a decade of experience, his focus now is product-led growth & agility in organisations of all sizes. Stay up-to-date with us on our social media📱! Ben Maynard 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ 🐦 https://x.com/BenWMaynard 💻 https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ 💻 https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ 🖇️ https://linktr.ee/productagility Listen & Share On Spotify & iTunes Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0lkwAYJzVSuk5zfJ1vIDZq?si=4c691fb12f124a56 iTunes - https://apple.co/3YvTX8p Want to come on the podcast? Want to be a guest or have a guest request? Let us know here https://bit.ly/49osN80

Send us a textIn this episode of the Product Agility Podcast, Ben welcomes product coach and consultant Christoph Steinlehner to discuss a universal pain point: unproductive meetings. If your calendar is flooded with time-sucking, pointless meetings, you're not alone. Christoph dives into the root cause of this meeting epidemic and offers practical tools to reclaim your time, energy, and focus.Key Takeaways:Multiplying Meetings: Why they lead to more and when to intervene.Vampire Meetings: Use the “wooden stake” of visual mapping to end life-sucking gatherings.Power of Visual Mapping: Even rough sketches bring clarity, alignment, and actionable outcomes.Keep it Scrappy: Stay humble and simple to encourage collaboration and avoid over-preparation.Avoiding Tangents: Use visual tools to spot and address off-track discussions.Psychological Safety: Create a safe space for collaboration and better decision-making.Practical Tools & Methods:Customer Journey Mapping, Impact Maps, and more: Christoph shares some of the key methods that product teams can use to map out their meetings, systems, and processes visually.Mapping doesn’t need to be complex: You don’t need fancy software! Sticky notes on a wall or a whiteboard can work wonders for getting on the same page.Tools of the trade: Learn about some digital tools for remote mapping, including Miro, Mural, and Figma, and how to get started with them.Quotable Moments:“Meetings are like vampires, sucking the life out of us. But mapping is the wooden stake we need to slay them.”“Start visualising! You don’t need expensive tools. Just a few sticky notes and arrows can transform how your team collaborates.”“When people can see what’s in your head, they can point out what’s wrong. That’s when real collaboration happens.”Links and Resources:Connect with Christoph on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csteinlehner/  Want to learn more about visual mapping and how it can help your team? Reach out to Christoph on LinkedIn for his free guide to the Mapper Method.Loved this episode? Leave us a review on iTuneHost Bio Ben is a seasoned expert in product agility coaching, unleashing the potential of people and products. With over a decade of experience, his focus now is product-led growth & agility in organisations of all sizes. Stay up-to-date with us on our social media📱! Ben Maynard 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ 🐦 https://x.com/BenWMaynard 💻 https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ 💻 https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ 🖇️ https://linktr.ee/productagility Listen & Share On Spotify & iTunes Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0lkwAYJzVSuk5zfJ1vIDZq?si=4c691fb12f124a56 iTunes - https://apple.co/3YvTX8p Want to come on the podcast? Want to be a guest or have a guest request? Let us know here https://bit.ly/49osN80

Send us a textKim Faura, former CCO of Giffgaff and Checkatrade, joins the Product Agility Podcast to share his journey of driving massive growth in two iconic companies. Kim played a pivotal role in scaling Giffgaff from startup to £500m+ in revenue and doubled Checkatrade’s growth, transforming both companies into industry leaders.In this episode, Kim explains how a relentless focus on customer experience, platform liquidity, and data-driven decision-making was key to scaling these businesses. He also offers leadership insights on how to balance personal care with direct challenges, drawing on his experience leading high-performing teams and optimising product and marketing strategies.Key Takeaways:Scaling Strategies: How Kim doubled traffic, leads, and revenue at Checkatrade and Giffgaff.Customer-Centric Growth: The impact of putting customer experience at the heart of product development.Platform Liquidity: Balancing supply and demand for marketplace success.Leadership Lessons: How radical candour and data-driven decisions can transform teams and businesses.Whether you're a product manager, agile coach, or business leader, this episode is full of actionable strategies to help scale your business and improve customer satisfaction.Links and Resources:Connect with Kim Faura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimfaura/ Host Bio Ben is a seasoned expert in product agility coaching, unleashing the potential of people and products. With over a decade of experience, his focus now is product-led growth & agility in organisations of all sizes. Stay up-to-date with us on our social media📱! Ben Maynard 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ 🐦 https://x.com/BenWMaynard 💻 https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ 💻 https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ 🖇️ https://linktr.ee/productagility Listen & Share On Spotify & iTunes Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0lkwAYJzVSuk5zfJ1vIDZq?si=4c691fb12f124a56 iTunes - https://apple.co/3YvTX8p Want to come on the podcast? Want to be a guest or have a guest request? Let us know here https://bit.ly/49osN80

Gojko Adzic, a renowned author and creator of influential tools like MindMup, discusses his journey from coding enthusiast to a full-stack product legend. He reveals how he scaled Narrakit to over 9 million users through strategic product optimization and user-centric design. Gojko introduces 'Lizard Optimization,' a framework that leverages unexpected user behaviors for innovation. He also emphasizes the importance of turning customer feedback into actionable insights to enhance product experience and engagement.