Product Book Club

This month we discussed the book "Build What Matters" together with the author Rajesh Nerlikar and other Product Managers. We covered topics around product vision, defining outcomes and application of all the different tools and frameworks presented in the book. ----------- About the Product Book Club: Discuss product-related books once a month with new product colleagues and the book's author. Join productbookclub.com to know what other books we are reading, and participate in the upcoming discussions! If you find our discussions or content useful, please consider becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/productbookclub Follow us on Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/productbookclub/ https://www.facebook.com/productbookclub https://instagram.com/productbookclub https://twitter.com/prodbookclub

In this lively discussion, Petra Wille, a product leadership coach from Hamburg and author of 'STRONG Product People', shares insights into personal growth and overcoming imposter syndrome in product management. The conversation delves into the dynamics between Product Managers and leadership, emphasizing flexibility and the importance of empathy in decision-making. They explore effective communication of product vision and strategies, along with the value of nurturing team development and feedback. Join the engaging dialogue aimed at empowering product professionals!

This month we discussed the book "Measure What Matters" together with other Product Managers. We all shared our main take aways from the book, experiences with using OKRs, commitment and accountability, expectation setting, among many other topics. ------------ About the Product Book Club: Discuss product-related books once a month with new product colleagues and the book's author. Join productbookclub.com to know what other books we are reading, and participate in the upcoming discussions! Follow us on Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/productbookclub/ https://www.facebook.com/productbookclub https://instagram.com/productbookclub https://twitter.com/prodbookclub

This month we discussed the book "Escaping the Build Trap" together with the author Melissa Perri and other Product Managers. We all shared our main take aways from the book, experiences on the build trap and discussed with Melissa about product-led organizations, why is it so difficult to really measure value, tips on sharing value when you are a team working on a legacy product among many other topics. ------------ About the Product Book Club: Discuss product-related books once a month with new product colleagues and the book's author. Join productbookclub.com to know what other books we are reading, and participate in the upcoming discussions! Follow us on Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/productbookclub/ https://www.facebook.com/productbookclub https://instagram.com/productbookclub https://twitter.com/prodbookclub

This month we discussed the book "Managing Product = Managing Tension" together with the author Marc Abraham and other Product Managers. We all shared our main take aways and feedback about the book, and then discussed with Marc about the different kind of tensions, how to handle them, what techniques we can start using and also how are others approaching the natural tension of working in Product Management and working and collaborating with others. ------------ About the Product Book Club: Discuss product-related books once a month with new product colleagues and the book's author. Join productbookclub.com to know what other books we are reading, and participate in the upcoming discussions! Follow us on Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/productbookclub/ https://www.facebook.com/productbookclub https://instagram.com/productbookclub https://twitter.com/prodbookclub

This month we discussed the book "The First 90 Days" by Michael Watkins, and we had 20 other Product Managers on the call too! We all shared our main take aways and feedback about the book, and then discussed topics around how to earn trust from your new team mates, supporting each other, setting a new relationship with your manager, securing early wins, etc. About the Product Book Club: Discuss product-related books once a month with new colleagues and the book's author.  Join productbookclub.com to know what other books we are reading, and participate in the upcoming discussions! Follow us on Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/productbookclub/ https://www.facebook.com/productbookclub https://instagram.com/productbookclub https://twitter.com/prodbookclub

This month we discussed the book "The Lean Product Playbook" together with the author Dan Olsen and other Product Managers. We all shared our main take aways and feedback about the book, and then discussed with Dan about how to better segment customers, how to promote the lean product process inside your company, how to combine different frameworks among other topics. About the Product Book Club: Discuss product-related books once a month with new colleagues and the book's author. Join productbookclub.com to know what other books we are reading, and participate in the upcoming discussions! Follow us on Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/productbookclub/ https://www.facebook.com/productbookclub https://instagram.com/productbookclub https://twitter.com/prodbookclub

This month we discussed the book "Don't Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability" together with the author Steve Krug and other Product Managers.   We all shared our main take aways, and then discussed with Steve about what things have now changed since the last edition of the book was published. When should we try new things compared to use the common conventions, what is different now in mobile and some other interesting topics.   About the Product Book Club: Discuss product-related books once a month with new colleagues and the book's author. Join productbookclub.com to know what other books we are reading, and participate in the upcoming discussions!   Follow us on Social Media:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/productbookclub/  https://www.facebook.com/productbookclub  https://instagram.com/productbookclub  https://twitter.com/prodbookclub

This month we met to discuss the book "The Influential Mind: What the Brain Reveals About Our Power to Change Others" with the author Tali Sharot. On this episode, we discuss about nudging, persuasion, behavioural rules, psychological theories and many more topics that influence us when making decisions. Join productbookclub.com to know what other books we are reading, and participate in the upcoming discussions!

This month we met to discuss the book "INSPIRED: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love" with the author Marty Cagan. On this episode, we discuss about Culture, Product Strategy, Product Discovery and many more topics with over 30 product managers. Join productbookclub.com to know what other books we are reading, and participate in the upcoming discussions!