Talking Roadmaps

In this episode, Episode 11 - Paulo Garcia, Principal of Product Management & Operations @ Twinkl. Have a listen!

In this episode, Episode 10 - Denise Tilles, Product Advisor, Coach & Keynote Speaker. Have a listen!

In this episode, Episode 9 - Graham Reed, Head of Product Ops @ Helios. Have a listen!

In this conversation, Amit Godbole, a Fractional CPO and product management consultant, dives into the critical role of product operations in scaling companies. He emphasizes the importance of balancing data and intuition for swift decision-making and shares a real-world example of co-creating features with clients. Amit also discusses the distinction between product operations and other roles like Scrum Masters, and argues that product ops should have its own roadmap to drive vision and improvement. He concludes by cautioning against common anti-patterns that hinder effective product operations.

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.

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.

In this episode, Episode 5 - Jenny Wanger, Product Operations Consultant and Advisor. Have a listen!

In this episode, Chris Butler, Staff Product Operations Manager @ GitHub. Have a listen!

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.

Join Antonia Landi, a Senior Product Operations Coach and Consultant, as she delves into the world of product operations, challenging misconceptions about its role. She shares insights on the importance of learning from peers and the inherent value of product operations in enhancing both user experiences and business outcomes. Antonia also discusses navigating the complexities of product management dynamics and the evolving strategic partnership between product operations and product managers, emphasizing the role of data and adaptability in achieving excellence.