Talking Roadmaps

Jessica Soroky, S. Director of Product Ops and Chief of Staff, dives into the art of building great product operations teams. She discusses the vital role of adapting to change and fostering experimentation within teams. Soroky emphasizes effective hiring strategies that prioritize skill sets over experience, along with the importance of mentorship. The conversation also highlights the essential integration of product operations with program management and the critical need for data-driven approaches in decision-making. Tune in for valuable insights into enhancing product functions!

In this bonus episode - Nesrine Changuel, Author of Product Delight and Founder @ Product Excellence. Have a listen!

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.

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!