Product Thinking
Melissa Perri
Successful product management isn’t just about training the product managers who work side by side with developers everyday to build better products. It’s about taking a step back, approaching the systems within organizations as a whole, and leveling up product leadership to improve these systems. This is the Product Thinking Podcast, where Melissa Perri will connect with industry leading experts in the product management space, AND answer your most pressing questions about everything product. Join us each week to level up your skillset and invest in yourself as a product leader.
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Jul 24, 2024 • 43min
Episode 181: Exploring the Unknown: The Decision Sprint Framework with Atif Rafiq
Atif Rafiq, CEO at Ritual and author of Decision Sprint, discusses problem-solving, decision-making systems, and cultural change. He emphasizes the importance of building explorations for innovation, aligning workflow with stakeholder meetings, and involving leaders in decision-making. Insights on balancing long-term missions with short-term objectives and the future of technology in problem-solving.
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Jul 17, 2024 • 48min
Episode 180: Aligning Product Goals with Business Outcomes: Insights from Sean O'Neill of Syncron
Sean O'Neill, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Syncron, shares insights in aligning product goals with business outcomes. Topics include value creation moments, financial aspects, experimental mindset, impact measurement, and build versus buy decisions.
Jul 10, 2024 • 43min
Episode 179: Achieving Trust and Authenticity in Product Reviews: G2's Approach with Sara Rossio
Sara Rossio, Chief Product Officer at G2, discusses G2's success with AI, trust building in reviews, and capitalizing on market shifts. She emphasizes the importance of validation and celebrating progress to avoid burnout. They prioritize career development, AI for personalization, and staying informed on tech trends.
Jul 3, 2024 • 45min
Episode 178: Startups or Enterprise: Advice from a CPO with Ying Chen
Ying Chen, Chief Product Officer at Quantive, discusses the benefits of working in both startups and enterprises, highlighting the learning opportunities they offer. She emphasizes the importance of communication in enterprises and wearing multiple hats in startups. Chen also shares advice on advancing a career in product management, focusing on understanding the business side and continuously evolving in the field.
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Jun 26, 2024 • 1h 5min
Episode 177: The Evolution of User Research: A Conversation with Steve Portigal, Author of Interviewing Users
Author Steve Portigal discusses the evolution of user research from in-person to remote methods. They touch on the challenges and advantages of remote interviews, such as geographical diversity and context understanding. They also highlight the role of active listening and common mistakes in user interviews.
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Jun 19, 2024 • 38min
Episode 176: Harnessing the Power of Product Principles: A Conversation with Debbie Widjaja of Zero Gravity
Debbie Widjaja, Chief Product Officer of Zero Gravity, discusses the transformative power of technology in product management. She highlights the importance of clear product principles, the relationship between principles and strategy, managing innovation in smaller companies, and aligning investor expectations with a company's mission. The conversation provides valuable insights into the future of product management.
Jun 12, 2024 • 48min
Episode 175: Evolution of Product Management and the Importance of Diverse Backgrounds with Ryan Johnson of CallRail
Product strategy expert, Ryan Johnson from CallRail, discusses the evolution of product management, importance of transparency, collaboration, and diverse backgrounds. He shares insights on moving to Chief Product Officer, effective communication of product roadmaps, and challenges of balancing innovation with growth goals and implementing AI technology.
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Jun 5, 2024 • 43min
Episode 174: Integrating AI & Transforming Workflows with Anthony Maggio, VP & Head of Product at Airtable
Join Melissa Perri in a lively chat with Anthony Maggio, the VP & Head of Product at Airtable. They dive into how Airtable integrates AI to enhance workflows, tackles digital supply chain challenges, and avoids strategy drift. Hear about Airtable's evolution from a flexible to vertical-focused platform, driven by customer proximity to their work and the software. A fascinating discussion on the impact of AI on product management and the importance of identifying AI opportunities in workflows.
May 29, 2024 • 44min
Episode 173: Building a Healthy Failure Culture for Innovation and Learning with Amy Edmondson, Professor at Harvard
Amy Edmondson, Professor at Harvard Business School, talks about the science of failing well and creating a healthy failure culture for innovation. She discusses the importance of psychological safety, distinguishing intelligent and unintelligent failure, and fostering a culture that values learning and experimentation within organizations.
May 22, 2024 • 47min
Episode 172: The Power of Culture: Unlocking High Performance in Your Company with Mark McNally, Chief Nobody at Nobody Studios
Mark McNally, a venture innovator at Nobody Studios, discusses building successful companies starting with market identification, product solving, and sales. Creating a culture where founders can fail and pivot is crucial. Venture studios offer resources to founders beyond funding, accelerating validation and growth. The podcast also explores rapid prototyping in product development and maintaining a startup mindset during company growth.
