Product Mastery Now for Product Managers, Leaders, and Innovators

Atif Rafiq, who invented a problem-solving system, shares a three-part framework for faster problem-solving: Exploration, Alignment, and Decision-Making. He discusses the need for purposeful innovation in organizations, the importance of getting buy-in and stakeholder alignment, and the value of exploration and shared understanding in decision-making.

Jonas Klink, Vice President of Product Management & UX Design at Thrive Market, discusses the mission-driven product process. Thrive Market aims to make healthy and sustainable living easy and affordable. They curate a selection of high-quality, non-GMO, and organic products. Klink shares the importance of aligning the organizational mission with product vision and using OKRs to measure progress. He also emphasizes continuous learning and agile thinking in product management.

Ben Foster, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman at Prodify, shares advice on solving common dysfunctions in product management. He discusses challenges in direction, people, and process, emphasizing the need for alignment between product strategy and organizational strategy. He also highlights the importance of effective communication, clear vision, and hiring and organizing teams based on growth stage. The concept of Conway's Law and its implications in product design are also explored.

The value the Product Development and Management Association provides for product mangers and leaders Today we are talking...

Colin Bryar, a former Amazon employee, discusses the 'working backwards' approach to product. They talk about the origin of the approach, using the FACU format for business case discussions, applying it to product projects, uncovering the truth about ideas, and making innovation a full-time job.

How product managers can create a portfolio and manage innovation Today we are talking about portfolio management—creating a...

Lessons from the discoverer of Stage-Gate for product managers Today we are talking with a legend in product...

How product management teams can better make decisions Today we are talking about disruptions that impact our product...

How established organizations can overcome barriers to digital transformation – for product managers Today we are exploring digital...

Why product managers need to understand customers’ needs We have had a lot of valuable guests on this...