Talking Roadmaps
Phil Hornby and Justin Woods
Your roadmap to better product. Interviews and other discussions with experts, practitioners and thought leaders.
Episodes
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Aug 15, 2025 • 46min
Does product operations enable value creation? | Melissa Perri
In this episode, Episode 12 - Melissa Perri, Product Management and Operations Expert. Have a listen!
Aug 1, 2025 • 43min
When should you introduce a productops team? | Paulo Garcia
In this episode, Episode 11 - Paulo Garcia, Principal of Product Management & Operations @ Twinkl. Have a listen!
Jul 18, 2025 • 39min
What does successful product operations look like? | Denise Tilles
In this episode, Episode 10 - Denise Tilles, Product Advisor, Coach & Keynote Speaker. Have a listen!
Jul 4, 2025 • 44min
Does ProductOps create team awesomeness? | Graham Reed
In this episode, Episode 9 - Graham Reed, Head of Product Ops @ Helios. Have a listen!
Jun 20, 2025 • 33min
Does Product Operations deliver a return on investment? | Amit Godbole
In this episode, Episode 8 - Amit Godbole, Fractional CPO & Consultant. Have a listen!
Jun 6, 2025 • 38min
Should ProductOps be centralised or localised? | Topher Fox
In this episode, Episode 7 - Topher Fox, Director of Product Operations @ Aerospike. Have a listen!
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May 23, 2025 • 42min
How do you make product operations successful? | Patrícia Cadete + Anabela Cesário
Anabela Cesário, an executive VP at OutSystems, pioneered their product operations area, while Patrícia Cadete leads the employee experience team. They delve into the crucial role of product operations in fostering team alignment and efficiency. The conversation highlights the necessity of data consistency for actionable insights and discusses defining roles to enhance collaboration. They also tackle the integration of AI in product workflows and the associated challenges, advocating for clear policies and skill development to harness its full potential.
May 9, 2025 • 43min
Does Product Ops have an identity crisis? | Jenny Wanger
In this episode, Episode 5 - Jenny Wanger, Product Operations Consultant and Advisor. Have a listen!
Apr 25, 2025 • 49min
How does productops create the right environment for product work? | Chris Butler
In this episode, Chris Butler, Staff Product Operations Manager @ GitHub. Have a listen!
Apr 11, 2025 • 45min
Is ProdOps the product manager of product management? | May Wong
May Wong, a Product Operations Expert based in Toronto, shares her insights on the pivotal role of product operations in enhancing product management. She discusses her journey and the importance of adaptability in fostering collaboration among teams. The conversation highlights challenges in agile environments, emphasizing team culture and communication. May also emphasizes the need for role clarity and trust within product teams to drive success, along with strategies to empower teams and transform organizations during periods of change.
