

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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Apr 25, 2025 • 49min
How does productops create the right environment for product work? | Chris Butler
Chris Butler, Staff Product Operations Manager at GitHub, shares his expertise in product management with a rich history at tech giants like Microsoft and Google. He explains design fiction as a tool to stimulate discussions about future ethical scenarios in product development. Chris emphasizes the crucial role of product operations in enhancing team environments and improving processes. He advocates for balancing execution with systemic improvements, while also sharing insights on automating tasks and measuring the impact of product ops on company culture.

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.

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Mar 28, 2025 • 43min
Is product operations a team of assistants to the product manager? | Antonia Landi
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.

Mar 14, 2025 • 43min
Should ProductOps work the same way everywhere? | Chris Compston
Joining the conversation is Chris Compston, a seasoned Product Ops Consultant and Advisor who specializes in optimizing product operations for peak performance. He dives deep into the evolving role of ProductOps, advocating for a balance between user experience and operational efficiency. Chris explores the diverse structures of Product Operations across organizations and highlights the importance of tailored strategies. He also discusses vital backgrounds for ProductOps professionals and contrasts the unique challenges faced in B2B and B2C environments.

Feb 28, 2025 • 28min
What’s the roadmap for the channel? | Justin Woods & Phil Hornby
In this episode, Justin Woods and Phil Hornby, Cohosts. Have a listen!

Feb 14, 2025 • 52min
Is your roadmap delivering value? | Andy Budd
In this episode, Andy Budd, Investor, Advisor and Coach. Have a listen!

Jan 31, 2025 • 39min
What does your roadmap tell you about your culture? | Kenan Akbas
In this episode, Kenan Akbas, Product Creator and Founder. Have a listen!

Jan 17, 2025 • 35min
Should you have an engineering roadmap? | Ron Lichty
In this episode, Ron Lichty, Consultant, Advisor, and Author. Have a listen!

Jan 3, 2025 • 43min
What should the time-horizon be for your roadmap? | Ant Murphy
In this episode, Ant Murphy, Product Coach & Founder of Product Pathways. Have a listen!

Dec 20, 2024 • 41min
Should you have a product satnav or compass instead of a roadmap? | Ed Roberts
In this episode, Ed Roberts, Partner & Product Strategist @ We Are Systematic. Have a listen!


