Product Mastery Now for Product Managers, Leaders, and Innovators
Chad McAllister, PhD
Welcome to Product Mastery Now, where you learn the 7 knowledge areas for product mastery. We teach product managers, leaders, and innovators the product management practices that elevate your influence and create products your customers love as you move toward product mastery. To see all seven areas go to https://productmasterynow.com. Hosted by Chad McAllister, PhD, product management professor and practitioner.
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Jun 2, 2025 • 17min
542: Research methods that drive smarter product management decisions – with Nick Cawthon
UX research practices to maximize product team resources Watch on YouTube TLDR During my conversation with Nick Cawthon,...
May 26, 2025 • 40min
541: What product managers need to understand about portfolio management – with Colin Nelson
Product portfolio management skills that transform product managers into strategic leaders Watch on YouTube TLDR Innovation portfolio management...
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May 19, 2025 • 54min
540: The essential strategic role of modern product management – with Steve Johnson
Join Steve Johnson, a seasoned product coach and author, as he dives into the evolving world of product management. He emphasizes how AI is revolutionizing the field by handling tactical tasks, freeing product managers to focus on strategy. Steve discusses the importance of understanding customer problems over rushing to solutions and how organizational silos can stifle innovation. He also highlights the vital role of Product Ops in enhancing collaboration and suggests that the key to success lies in embracing a problem-centered approach.
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May 12, 2025 • 32min
539: How to cultivate an environment where innovation thrives – with Catherine Connelly
In this engaging conversation with Catherine Connelly, a renowned tech entrepreneur and author, she shares her journey from co-founding MyYearbook to shaping The Meet Group. Catherine discusses the crucial elements for fostering a culture of innovation, emphasizing psychological safety and the importance of learning from failures. She highlights the need for risk-free experimentation to encourage creativity and how integrating customer feedback can spark breakthrough ideas. With actionable strategies, Catherine inspires product leaders to embrace a mindset of continuous iteration.
May 5, 2025 • 20min
538: Improve your focus in a distracting world- with Jones Loflin
How product leaders can stay as focused as a bee Watch on YouTube TLDR In today’s distraction-filled world,...
Apr 28, 2025 • 40min
537: Step-by-step community engagement for your product – with Jake McKee
How LEGO built a passionate community that drives product growth Watch on YouTube TLDR Community-driven product development transformed...
Apr 21, 2025 • 31min
536: Every product role is a sustainability role – with Kaila Bryzgalski
Sustainable product management drives business success Watch on YouTube TLDR Sustainable product management integrates environmental considerations into the...
Apr 14, 2025 • 38min
535: What students at Daemen University learn about innovation that you should know too – with John Spero
The most important takeaways from past episodes of Product Mastery Now TLDR Product innovation requires deliberate approaches to...
Apr 7, 2025 • 17min
534: Adapt Amazon’s innovation framework for product excellence – with Marcelo Calbucci
Use the Press Release FAQ Framework to make better product management decisions Watch on YouTube TLDR The Amazon...
Mar 31, 2025 • 20min
533: The brain science necessary for creating products customers are compelled to buy – with Laurier Mandin
How product managers can create irresistible products Watch on YouTube TLDR Product psychology goes far beyond traditional product-market...
