Product Rising

Tim Herbig Connecting the dots of Product Strategy, Product OKRs, and Product DiscoveryIn this episode, we welcome Tim Herbig, a product leadership coach with a special focus on OKRs, in addition to product strategy and discovery. Tim shares his unique journey from product management to coaching, elaborating on the complexities and nuances of implementing OKRs in various business contexts. Through his insightful discussion, Tim covers the misconceptions about OKRs, the importance of adapting them to your specific needs, and effective strategies for measuring success. He also dives into the integration of product discovery and product strategy with OKRs, offering practical advice for product leaders facing challenges with OKR implementation. Whether you're in a startup or a large enterprise, Tim's expertise provides valuable perspectives on how to make OKRs work for your team.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:48 Tim Herbig's Journey into Product Management01:52 Transition to Coaching and Consultancy03:53 Specialization in OKRs and Product Management06:50 Adapting OKRs to Different Contexts09:46 Challenges and Strategies in OKR Implementation13:58 Measuring Success and Influence in OKRs22:47 OKRs in Product vs. Broader Company Context25:38 The Role of OKRs in Strategy and Discovery27:11 Confidence and Hypotheses in Strategy29:36 OKRs in Startups vs. Large Enterprises32:07 Adapting OKRs to Fit Your Context33:47 Common Misconceptions and Best Practices40:00 Aligning OKRs Across Teams47:43 When to Bring in OKR Support50:57 Conclusion and Contact Information📚Resources:Book: Radical Focus by Christina WodtkeBook: Measure What Matters by John DoerrArticle: Zone of control vs Sphere of influenceArticle: Ravi Mehta's Narrative, Commitments, and Tasks Framework✨Where to find Tim Herbig:On LinkedInTim’s Website - https://herbig.co 💫 Where to find Cassie:On LinkedIn At Cassie Camp - Learn more about product leadership coaching and fractional product leadership🙋🏻‍♀️Where to find Women in Product:On LinkedIn Website https://womenpm.org/Join the Community https://womenpm.org/wip-community/

Tami Reiss is an experienced product leader and coach who shares her journey from product management to CEO. She emphasizes the vital role of continuous learning and strategic planning in professional growth. Tami discusses the different types of product coaches and the importance of building long-term relationships. She also provides actionable tips for influencing cross-functional teams and highlights how effective stakeholder management can enhance collaboration. Discover why coaching is a crucial tool for product leaders aiming to maximize their impact.

Teresa Torres, the founder of Product Talk and author of 'Continuous Discovery Habits', shares her expertise in product management training. She dives into the differences between coaching and training, emphasizing when each is necessary for growth. Teresa discusses the power of deliberate practice in skill acquisition and the importance of community support. She also highlights how frameworks can enhance learning and offers insights on improving product discovery through effective coaching and stakeholder collaboration.

In this episode, we welcome Phyl Terry. “ Part of the reason I dress the way I do is because that's who I am. But part of the reason I dress this way is I'm trying to lead cultural change.” - mic drop! 🎤💥What does leading cultural change have to do with coaching? Phyl shares insights on the importance of asking for help and building a community for growth and development. They outline the three-tier coaching model at Collaborative Gain which features peer-to-peer coaching, concierge coaching, and CEO coaching. Phyl emphasizes the importance of mindset shifts, the collective brain, and positive politics in navigating corporate environments. Tune in for a deep dive into the evolving role of product coaches and how to leverage community and coaching for career success.00:44 Guest Introduction: Phil Terry01:18 The Importance of Community in Coaching01:57 Three Tiers of Coaching at Collaborative Gain05:45 The Intelligence Revolution and Mindset Shift06:58 The Intelligence Paradox and Human Evolution10:48 The Role of High Fidelity in Cultural Evolution13:15 The Impact of AI and the Internet on Innovation21:20 Positive Politics and Career Development29:12 The Evolution of Product Management29:48 Building Relationships and Asking for Help31:36 The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership35:01 Navigating Positive Politics41:46 The Importance of Councils and Coaching48:38 Personal Stories of Resilience and Community53:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts📚Resources:Collaborative Gain https://collaborativegain.com/ - Learn more about Executive and Associate Councils, and Concierge Coaching Never Search Alone https://bookshop.org/p/books/never-search-alone-the-job-seeker-s-playbook-marty-cagan/18752511Checklist for Laid Off or Let Go https://www.phyl.org/checklist-for-laid-off-or-let-go ✨Where to find Phyl:On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/phylterry/ Phyl.org 💫 Where to find Cassie:On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandracampbell/At Cassie Camp https://www.cassiecamp.com - Learn more about product leadership coaching and fractional product leadership🙋🏻‍♀️Where to find Women in Product:On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-product/posts/ Website https://womenpm.org/Join the Community https://womenpm.org/wip-community/

Our guests for this episode are Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin - co-writers of Groundwork: Get Better at Making Better Products and co-founders of Product Rebels. Vidya and Heather define the "core" of great product management and then go deep on "winning hearts and minds" as an uplevel once you’ve got your core down. It’s the 1-2 punch any product leader can use.We discuss the differences between training and coaching, share a "from the field" story about a product team going from disregarded to high-impact, and 4 contexts where you might think about hiring a coach. Lastly, we touch on AI and product management. Faster horses, anyone? 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:19 Founding Product Rebels01:21 Customer-Driven Product Management05:01 Scrappy Customer Research05:32 Groundwork and Core Principles14:37 Winning Hearts and Minds20:33 Training vs. Coaching25:54 Challenges and Success Stories39:48 When to Bring in a Coach46:44 Conclusion and Farewell📚Resources: - Book: Groundwork: Get Better at Making Better Products https://www.amazon.com/Groundwork-Get-Better-Making-Products/dp/0578776324  - Product Management Team Assessment: https://productrebels.com/assessment/  ✨Where to find Vidya:On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vdinamani/At Product Rebels https://productrebels.com/Hosting the Product Leader Summit https://www.productleadersummit.com/how-it-started 🌟 Where to find Heather:On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathersamarin/ At Product Rebels https://productrebels.com/💫 Where to find Cassie:On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandracampbell/At Cassie Camp https://www.cassiecamp.com 🙋🏻‍♀️Where to find Women in Product:On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-product/posts/ Website https://womenpm.org/Join the Community https://womenpm.org/wip-community/

An interview with Marty Cagan kicks off our new series, The Coach's Playbook. He shares with Cassie his take on coaching, doing it right and elevating the product practice.

This episode is the introduction to a new series - The Coach's Playbook. In this episode we introduce the series, why now is the time to learn more about product coaching and who we will be interviewing as a part of this series.

Bosky Mukherjee interviews Teresa Torres, author of “Continuous Discovery Habits.” They dive into the benefits of growing outside of a leadership role, why collaboration is queen and the benefits of building faster feedback loops.

This week, we dive into AI product development with Naba Banerjee, Head of Trust and Safety at Airbnb. Naba shares her pioneering work on an AI-based reservation screening system, tackling party risks. This episode marks the first of several case studies, offering insight into diverse AI solutions, team dynamics, and collaborative problem-solving approaches.

Join us as we speak to Polly Allen, AI product coach and advisor, for a conversation on breaking into AI Product Management, where the essentials go beyond technical skills to include strategic thinking, risk management, and bridging communication between teams.