TPM Ridge

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

Fabrice Bernhard, co-founder of Thedo and co-author of The Lean Tech Manifesto, dives into the essence of lean tech principles and their application in organizations. He shares how the manifesto, inspired by Agile, emphasizes customer value and team collaboration. The conversation highlights the significance of early defect detection and measurement for software quality. Additionally, Bernhard discusses the impact of AI and cloud technologies on enhancing communication and knowledge sharing within teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.