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Dylan Thomas, a team development expert at GitHub, shares intriguing insights on Tuckman's model of team dynamics during the TPM Summit 2024. He discusses the critical phases of team development: forming, storming, norming, and performing. Emphasizing psychological safety, he offers tools for navigating these stages effectively. Dylan also touches on the role of cultural differences and communication in team interactions, highlighting the importance of trust and reflective leadership in achieving high performance.

Summary In this conversation, Doron Katz speaks with Bruce McCarthy and Melissa Appel, authors of the book Aligned. They discuss the critical importance of alignment in product management, the challenges of stakeholder management, and the techniques for effective communication and decision-making. The conversation highlights the significance of building rapport, understanding different decision-making styles, and the role of vulnerability in leadership. They also delve into the DACI model for decision-making and the importance of involving stakeholders in the roadmap process. Visit alignedthebook.com and get free tools and content.

James Dayhuff, an expert at HashiCorp and author of the TPM Craft newsletter, shares rich insights on AI prompts tailored for Technical Program Managers. He discusses empowering new TPMs with essential tools like Confluence, which includes a game-changing summarization feature. Dayhuff delves into leveraging generative AI for onboarding and communication, emphasizing the need for the right questions while safeguarding proprietary info. He also highlights AI's role in enhancing meeting management and introduces the CAPE framework to clarify TPMs' vital contributions.

Join Aman Bawa, a senior director at Salesforce, and Stefan Crespo from Algolia as they discuss highlights from the TPM Summit 2024. They explore the evolution of technical program management and the challenges faced by engineers in startups versus larger organizations. The conversation dives into the importance of prioritizing high-value tasks and effective communication for enhancing team dynamics. They also touch on how AI and community engagement are shaping the future of TPM, stressing the significance of trust and collaboration in successful teams.

We talk with Coda's Engineering Chief of Staff, Jane Chiu live at the 2024 TPM Summit in California.

We talk with Harman Batra, Senior Director at McAfee about his experienes as a TPM, in our second interview, live at the 2024 TPM Summit.

We are live at the TPM Summit with a quick Fireside chat with Prasanthi Darbha, a TPM at GitHub. We talk about the TPM Summit kick-off. Hosted by Michael Gotz

Colin Breyer, a former Amazon executive and co-author of 'Working Backwards,' shares invaluable insights into the keys to Amazon's success. He emphasizes customer obsession and long-term thinking as foundational principles. Breyer introduces single-threaded ownership, stressing its importance for project leadership. He also explains Amazon's meticulous annual planning process and the crucial role of Technical Program Managers in executing initiatives. Plus, he mentions how Working Backwards LLC helps other organizations adopt these transformative practices.

Paul Currivan, a seasoned expert in technical product and program management, shares his insights on scaling within the TPM role. He discusses essential foundational skills like project management and systems thinking. The conversation highlights tools such as Jira and Miro that enhance efficiency. Paul stresses the importance of user feedback to avoid scaling pitfalls. He also dives into the three pillars of scalability: applications, processes, and technology, and the significance of stakeholder management in successful project execution.

Doron Katz, Josh Teter, and Zhanat Abylkassym navigate various contemporary Technical Program Management topics in the form of Jeopardy. They discuss risk management and the importance of identifying and mitigating risks in a project. They also talk about change control and how it helps handle unexpected changes in project requirements. Finally, they touch on conflict resolution and the importance of mediating between team members with differing technical opinions