People of Product
George Brooks
Digital products power our lives, but they wouldn’t exist without the expertise and passion of real people. This podcast brings together industry experts to have conversations beyond tech, tools, and process. We’re here to talk about the ROI of empowered teams. Listen as we discuss building, leading, equipping, and inspiring product teams to create transformational change within companies. People of Product is hosted by George Brooks & Dan Linhart - the founders of Crema. www.peopleofproduct.us
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Jul 13, 2020 • 37min
49: Make Space for Innovation (80/20 Model)
Dan and George explain Lab Fridays at Crema and the importance of carving time and space for innovation. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.peopleofproduct.us
Jul 6, 2020 • 54min
48: Understand Your Calling to Lead with Purpose (feat. FORM)
This week, Dan and George sit down with Mark Harland and Matt Johnson from FORM, a product and consulting studio located in the UK. Together, they talk through how they help leaders better understand their purpose and strategize how to meet their organizational goals. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.peopleofproduct.us
Jun 29, 2020 • 48min
47: Naming the Ideal (Principles to Embody)
This week George and Dan lay out what “the ideal” looks like for teams striving to collaborate in a frictionless way. They’ll discuss a handful of the key principles for the following: postures, disciplines, and structures. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.peopleofproduct.us
Jun 22, 2020 • 46min
46: The Nitty-Gritty of Product Team Problems
George and Dan sit down to discuss the nitty-gritty of product team problems. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.peopleofproduct.us
Jun 15, 2020 • 52min
45: No Lone Genius (ft. Richard Banfield)
Dan and George sit down with Richard Banfield, VP of Design Transformation at InVision. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.peopleofproduct.us
Jun 8, 2020 • 36min
44: Managing a Product Team - People and Processes Come First
George and Dan sit down with Product Manager Alison Renfro to discuss the postures, disciplines, and structures that help her manage a product team. Between a thirst for learning, intentional scrum ceremonies, and unbiased empathy, Alison ensures people & processes come first. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.peopleofproduct.us
Jun 1, 2020 • 41min
43: Leading With Your Green Hat On
Dan and George sit down with Rob LaFeve to discuss his perspective of leadership from his role as Lead Architect at Crema. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.peopleofproduct.us
May 26, 2020 • 33min
42: The Small but Mighty Team
George and Dan are joined by Alexa, the Growth Team Lead at Crema, to discuss the various roles within the Growth Team and how they are indeed a small but mighty team. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.peopleofproduct.us
May 18, 2020 • 45min
41: How a Coach Can Transform the Way Teams Work Together
George and Dan sit down with Justin, a coach at Crema, to discuss the various ways that Coaches can improve a team's ability to work together. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.peopleofproduct.us
May 11, 2020 • 41min
40: How COVID-19 is Affecting Tech Industries
George and Dan discuss how the pandemic is affecting various companies in the tech industry. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.peopleofproduct.us
