PM vs PMM

In this episode we discuss the steps we would take in our perspective roles when we join a new organization or project. We take a look at how to foster new relationships and divide responsibilities to ensure success for everyone involved. We then talk about the new change in YouTube leadership and what makes product leaders well equipped to become CEOs. 

In this episode we bring our unique views of how a product roadmap should be prioritized based on our job functions. We chat about individual priorities and different ways to make sure that the customer stays at the center of the product without losing overarching product vision goals. We then talk about how Twitter is handling challenges around roadmap strategy and execution. 

In this episode we talk about a big part of any PMM's job, competitive intelligence. We talk about steps to take when conducting research to make sure it is thorough, and then how to use the information to optimize product roadmaps. We also look at internet being a "basic human right" and how Colorado residents created a competitive environment for large private internet providers. 

In this episode we talk about one of the most important aspects of a strong PM/PMM relationship, trust. We talk about how to build trust between the two teams with open and honest communication. We share our preferred methods of communication that helped us build a strong healthy relationship. We then go on to chat a little bit about the potential impact of Microsoft acquiring OpenAI.  

In this episode we look at some generic job descriptions for the prospective roles and break it down. We compare the job descriptions to the work we actually did, and how the descriptions can be improved to accurately represent reality. We then analyze Musk’s twitter, and discuss what we would do if we ever were to work there.