

Talking Roadmaps
Phil Hornby and Justin Woods
Your roadmap to better product. Interviews and other discussions with experts, practitioners and thought leaders.
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Aug 29, 2025 • 58min
Should you prioritise product delight? | Nesrine Changuel
In this bonus episode - Nesrine Changuel, Author of Product Delight and Founder @ Product Excellence. Have a listen!

Aug 15, 2025 • 46min
Does product operations enable value creation? | Melissa Perri
Melissa Perri, a product management and operations expert, shares her insights on the critical role of product operations in organizations. She discusses strategies for identifying product management needs and emphasizes the importance of supporting product teams for sustainable success. Perri highlights how effective product operations enhance team efficiency through tools and automation, while also dispelling misconceptions about its scope. She shares valuable case studies and best practices, illustrating how strategic collaboration drives value creation and alignment with organizational goals.

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!

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Jun 6, 2025 • 38min
Should ProductOps be centralised or localised? | Topher Fox
Christopher Fox, Director of Product Operations at Aerospike, dives into the complexities of product operations. He highlights the critical role of clear communication and tailored practices in effective roadmapping. Discussions revolve around balancing autonomy with accountability in teams and the need for structured approaches to optimize product management. Fox emphasizes the necessity for flexibility in frameworks and aligning product ops with business goals, ultimately advocating for a culture of empowerment and adaptability to enhance efficiency.

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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!