An Hour of Innovation with Vit Lyoshin

Ridhima Arora, a product leader at Walmart, discusses strategy execution and product management. Ridhima is passionate about creating world-class intuitive products for her customers with lasting and positive impacts. She believes that ideation without execution is an illusion. Although the “What” and the “Why” are critical, the “How” is even so more important because it helps you build your legacy and a story that you can be proud of for life. Takeaways * Understanding the vision and developing a comprehensive strategy is crucial for product managers. * Execution is as important as ideation, and flawless execution requires detailed planning, cross-functional relationships, and making the right trade-off decisions. * Meaningful requirements are essential for solving customer problems effectively. * Balancing customer needs with business goals is key to prioritization. * Defining the minimal viable scope and launching quickly to gather customer feedback is important. * Frameworks like the RICE model can be used for prioritization, and a go-to-market plan is crucial for successful product launches. * Pitfalls in the execution phase include making short-term decisions that lead to technical debt, and thoughtful decision-making and documentation are important to avoid these pitfalls. * Balancing tech debt and innovation is crucial for long-term scalability. * Handling new information during product development requires stepping back, evaluating impact, and involving engineering leaders at the right moment. * Collecting feedback from users can be done through CSAT and NPS surveys, as well as website feedback. * Artificial intelligence is impacting product managers' jobs and staying updated on AI trends is important. * Product managers should embrace continuous learning, network with like-minded individuals, seek mentorship, and foster innovation within their teams. Sponsors * Webflow - Create custom, responsive websites without coding: https://try.webflow.com/0lse98neclhe Connect with Ridhima * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ridhimaarora/ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:35 The importance of execution in product management 06:40 Techniques to gather meaningful requirements 11:49 Balancing user feedback with product vision 13:30 Determining the scope for an MVP 17:07 Frameworks and methodologies for execution 19:02 Ensuring that what you deliver aligns with business objectives 21:22 Measuring the success of a launch 23:19 Common pitfalls during execution 27:49 Handling last-minute changes before the launch 30:07 Collecting feedback post-launch 34:47 Qualities of top product managers 39:37 The impact of artificial intelligence on product managers 48:07 Advice from Ridhima Podcast Links * Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/vit-lyoshin-podcast/ * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xKXhi4PLhFSA35w4rtOEG * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vit-lyoshin-podcast/id1731487628 * RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/ec92d974/podcast/rss * Other Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcj05lS8NH_MxOOTaHq_u6cec6IA_b3dl Social Media Links * Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/contact/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vit-lyoshin/ * X: https://twitter.com/vitlyoshin * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vit.lyoshin.podcast * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vit.lyoshin.podcast * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@vit.lyoshin.podcast * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vit.lyoshin.podcast * Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VitLyoshin * Support on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WMLTMRAUM7CXJ * Support on Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/vit-lyoshin Please subscribe, leave an honest review, and share with people you think will benefit from hearing this information.

Orly Zeewy, a brand and marketing expert, discusses the importance of clarity in messaging and branding. Orly works with leaders and startup founders to establish messaging that quickly connects them with their ideal customers. Takeaways * Clarity is crucial in messaging and branding to quickly communicate what a business does and why it matters to customers. * Understanding your own brand and superpowers is essential before marketing yourself or your business. * Startups and established businesses have different branding strategies, with startups focusing on building brand awareness and engagement. * Public speakers should find their lane and focus on a specific topic to become known and build engagement with their audience. * Delegating tasks and seeking help is important for leaders and business owners to build a successful brand. Sponsors * Webflow - Create custom, responsive websites without coding: https://try.webflow.com/0lse98neclhe Connect with Orly * Website: https://zeewybrands.com/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orlyzeewy/ * X: https://x.com/orlyzeewy Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:33 The Importance of Clarity in Messaging and Branding 03:16 Where to Begin with Branding Your Brand Messaging 04:21 Understanding Your Brand and Superpowers 07:31 Difference in Branding Strategies Between Startups and Established Businesses 10:42 Strategies for Personal Branding 13:10 Common Mistakes with Brand Messaging 16:58 Purpose of the Home Page 19:21 Orly’s Book Backstory 20:19 What is Lean Marketing? 22:43 Right Time to Switch to Traditional Marketing 24:37 Public Speaking for Founders and Leaders 29:38 Connecting with Audience as a Speaker 30:57 Advice to Someone Who Wants to be More Active on Social Media 36:21 Advice from Orly Podcast Links * Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/vit-lyoshin-podcast/ * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xKXhi4PLhFSA35w4rtOEG * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vit-lyoshin-podcast/id1731487628 * RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/ec92d974/podcast/rss * Other Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcj05lS8NH_MxOOTaHq_u6cec6IA_b3dl Social Media Links * Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/contact/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vit-lyoshin/ * X: https://twitter.com/vitlyoshin * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vit.lyoshin.podcast * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vit.lyoshin.podcast * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@vit.lyoshin.podcast * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vit.lyoshin.podcast * Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VitLyoshin * Support on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WMLTMRAUM7CXJ * Support on Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/vit-lyoshin Please subscribe, leave an honest review, and share with people you think will benefit from hearing this information.

Steve Portigal, a user research consultant, trainer, and author, discusses user research challenges, techniques, and trends. For over 20 years, Steve has worked with organizations to help them gain insights into their users’ behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes, to design and build products that delight and succeed. Takeaways * User research helps make informed product management and development decisions by understanding user behaviors, attitudes, and needs. * Mature user research practices involve skilled researchers, infrastructure, and effective documentation and socialization of research findings. * Collaborating with organizations and addressing their specific questions and concerns can promote the value of user research. * Starting with small, impactful research projects can demonstrate the benefits of user research. * User research techniques include watching people, asking questions, and asking people to try things. * Combining qualitative and quantitative methods can provide a more comprehensive understanding of user needs and behaviors. * Collaboration between qualitative and quantitative researchers is essential for a holistic understanding of users. * Getting buy-in and recognition for research findings can be a challenge, but research leaders can advocate for the value of research. * Conflicts between stakeholders' expectations and user insights can be resolved by presenting research as a starting point for discussion and design opportunities. Check out Steve Portigal’s book by following this link: https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/interviewing-users-second-edition/ Use my discount code VitLyoshin to get a discount. This code works only 30 days after this episode is released. Connect with Steve * Website: https://portigal.com/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveportigal/ Sponsors * Webflow - Create custom, responsive websites without coding: https://try.webflow.com/0lse98neclhe Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 04:02 Building Mature User Research Practices 07:40 Convincing Organizations to Invest in User Research 13:21 Techniques for User Research 19:47 Choosing the Right User Research Methods for Specific Problems 26:09 Balancing Qualitative and Quantitative Results in User Research 30:35 Challenges in User Research 36:33 Resolving Conflicts in User Research 43:00 Trends in User Research 49:01 Remote and In-Person Research 53:30 AI in User Research 57:22 Advice from Steve Podcast Links * Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/vit-lyoshin-podcast/ * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xKXhi4PLhFSA35w4rtOEG * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vit-lyoshin-podcast/id1731487628 * RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/ec92d974/podcast/rss * Other Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcj05lS8NH_MxOOTaHq_u6cec6IA_b3dl Social Media Links * Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/contact/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vit-lyoshin/ * X: https://twitter.com/vitlyoshin * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vit.lyoshin.podcast * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vit.lyoshin.podcast * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@vit.lyoshin.podcast * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vit.lyoshin.podcast * Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VitLyoshin * Support on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WMLTMRAUM7CXJ * Support on Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/vit-lyoshin Please subscribe, leave an honest review, and share with people you think will benefit from hearing this information.

Christian Idiodi, a partner at Silicon Valley Product Group, shares insights on becoming a great product manager and effective discovery techniques. Christian has many years of experience in product innovation and strategy and uses his knowledge to coach and develop teams that build innovative, disruptive, and market-transforming products. Takeaways * Emotional intelligence, collaborative problem-solving, critical thinking, agency, and time management are key traits of a great product manager. * Domain insights are more important than domain expertise for product managers. * Practicing problem-solving and volunteering can help new product managers gain practical skills. * Experienced product managers should seek mentorship and practice the skills required for the next level. * Effective discovery techniques include understanding the problem, deconstructing it, generating ideas, and prototyping. * The value test is crucial in determining the success of a product. * The reference customer technique is a powerful tool for finding product-market fit. The reference customer technique involves finding someone who has the problem and working with them to discover and deliver a solution. This technique helps accelerate problem-solving and product development. * Having a reference customer program can lead to understanding of the problem bette, validation of the solution, and achieving product-market fit. * Innovating legacy products requires an innovation mindset and a willingness to cannibalize one's own product. It involves identifying the real value of the product and finding better ways to solve the problem. * Christian Idiodi is working in Africa to promote technology-driven solutions, entrepreneurship, and the development of a product leadership ecosystem. Sponsors * Webflow - Create custom, responsive websites without coding: https://try.webflow.com/0lse98neclhe Connect with Christian * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/ * Innovate Africa Foundation: https://www.innovateafricafoundation.org/ * Innovate Africa Fund: https://innovateafricafund.com/ * Inspire Africa Conterence: https://www.inspireafricaconference.com/ * Work Nigeria: https://www.worknigeria.com/ * X: https://x.com/CIdiodi * Other: https://www.svpg.com/ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Traits of a Great Product Manager 07:32 Domain Expertise Over General Understanding 12:45 Practical Steps for New Product Managers 16:26 Advancing in Product Management 21:12 Effective Discovery Techniques 25:08 The Value Test: Determining the Success of a Product 30:22 The Reference Customer Technique 38:38 Innovating Legacy Products 45:46 Promoting Technology-Driven Solutions and Entrepreneurship in Africa 54:44 Advice from Christian Podcast Links * Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/vit-lyoshin-podcast/ * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xKXhi4PLhFSA35w4rtOEG * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vit-lyoshin-podcast/id1731487628 * RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/ec92d974/podcast/rss * Other Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcj05lS8NH_MxOOTaHq_u6cec6IA_b3dl Social Media Links * Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/contact/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vit-lyoshin/ * X: https://twitter.com/vitlyoshin * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vit.lyoshin.podcast * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vit.lyoshin.podcast * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@vit.lyoshin.podcast * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vit.lyoshin.podcast * Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VitLyoshin * Support on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WMLTMRAUM7CXJ * Support on Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/vit-lyoshin Please subscribe, leave an honest review, and share with people you think will benefit from hearing this information

Greg Coticchia, a six-time CEO and product leader, discusses the importance of innovation and developing new products for business growth and competitive advantage. Greg has decades of experience founding, leading, and driving profit in technology and software companies. He has successfully raised over $73M in venture capital and participated in exits valued at over $4.4B, including taking a company public and overseeing twenty-eight notable M&A transactions. An innovation, strategy, and B2B marketing expert, he has scaled companies from startups to billion-dollar industry giants. Takeaways * Innovation is crucial for business growth and survival in a rapidly changing market. * Fostering a culture of innovation involves celebrating failures, learning from them, and rewarding risk-taking. * Leaders should encourage idea-sharing across all levels of the organization and provide resources for research and development. * Metrics such as investment in R&D and the contribution of new products to overall revenue can help measure the success of innovation efforts. * Balancing the focus on existing products with developing new ones is essential to avoid stagnation and decline. * Constantly assess and challenge your own business to stay ahead of competitors. * Conduct market research and understand customer needs to drive innovation. * Explore different business models to unlock new opportunities. * Stay informed about technological advancements and their innovation potential. Sponsors * Webflow - Create custom, responsive websites without coding: https://try.webflow.com/0lse98neclhe Connect with Greg * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregcoticchia/ * X: https://x.com/GregCott Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 05:47 The Importance of Innovation for Business Growth 10:05 Fostering a Culture of Innovation 15:15 Metrics for Measuring Innovation Success 17:30 Balancing Existing Products with New Product Development 21:29 When is the Time to Build the Next Product 24:47 Staying Ahead of the Competition 26:03 How to Figure Out What Problem to Solve 28:56 Challenges with Getting a New Product Out of the Door 30:26 Killing Ideas Early and Avoiding Overspending 37:11 Exploring Business Models for Innovation 41:25 Trends in Technologies to Help with Innovation 46:19 Advice from Greg Podcast Links * Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/vit-lyoshin-podcast/ * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xKXhi4PLhFSA35w4rtOEG * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vit-lyoshin-podcast/id1731487628 * RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/ec92d974/podcast/rss * Other Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcj05lS8NH_MxOOTaHq_u6cec6IA_b3dl Social Media Links * Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/contact/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vit-lyoshin/ * X: https://twitter.com/vitlyoshin * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vit.lyoshin.podcast * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vit.lyoshin.podcast * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@vit.lyoshin.podcast * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vit.lyoshin.podcast * Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VitLyoshin * Support on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WMLTMRAUM7CXJ * Support on Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/vit-lyoshin Please subscribe, leave an honest review, and share with people you think will benefit from hearing this information

Praveen Gujar, Director of Product at LinkedIn, discusses digital advertising, the role of AI in marketing, and collaboration between product managers and marketers. Praveen has deep knowledge of digital advertising, AI, and cloud technologies and has led product teams in large-scale tech organizations like Amazon, Twitter, and now LinkedIn. Takeaways * Digital advertising overcomes the challenges of targeting specific audiences, creating customized content, and measuring the ROI that traditional marketing faces. * Different channels in digital advertising are effective for different goals, such as brand awareness, lead generation, and conversion. * Pitfalls in digital marketing include improper budget allocation, content creation challenges, and inaccurate attribution. * AI plays a crucial role in optimizing campaigns and simplifying the marketer's job by automating processes and providing measurement and optimization tools. * Collaboration between product managers and marketers is essential for crafting effective messaging and ensuring a good product-market fit. * AI models in digital advertising require training with brand-specific data to tailor campaigns to the brand's unique needs. * Generative AI tools can be used to create content for digital advertising campaigns, either through in-built platform capabilities or third-party tools. * Generative AI enables marketers to experiment and optimize their campaigns. * Transparency and human reviews of AI-generated content are important to build trust with customers and regulators. Sponsors * Webflow - Create custom, responsive websites without coding: https://try.webflow.com/0lse98neclhe Connect with Praveen * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveengujar/ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 4:18 The Difference Between Traditional Marketing and Digital Marketing 07:52 Channels in Digital Advertising and Their Effectiveness 11:00 Pitfalls in Digital Marketing and How to Avoid Them 14:58 The Role of AI in Optimizing Digital Advertising Campaigns 17:36 Collaboration Strategies Between Product Managers and Marketers 21: 40 Training AI Models with Brand-Specific Data in Digital Advertisement 24:53 Using Generative AI Tools for Content Creation in Digital Advertising 29:18 Ethics Considerations with Generative AI 33: 07 Risks to Marketers’ Jobs 34:55 Addressing Ethics and Biases in AI-Generated Content 38: 06 Transparency and Trust in AI-Generated Content 43:07 How Marketers Can Upskill Themselves? 45:32 Skills for Product Managers Working on Ads Platform 49:00 Advice from Praveen Podcast Links * Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/vit-lyoshin-podcast/ * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xKXhi4PLhFSA35w4rtOEG * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vit-lyoshin-podcast/id1731487628 * RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/ec92d974/podcast/rss * Other Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcj05lS8NH_MxOOTaHq_u6cec6IA_b3dl Social Media Links * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vit-lyoshin/ * X: https://twitter.com/vitlyoshin * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vit.lyoshin.podcast * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vit.lyoshin.podcast * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@vit.lyoshin.podcast * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vit.lyoshin.podcast * Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VitLyoshin * Support on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WMLTMRAUM7CXJ * Support on Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/vit-lyoshin Please subscribe, leave an honest review, and share with people you think will benefit from hearing this information.

In this conversation, Sri Panyam, an engineering leader with over 20 years of experience, discusses engineering leadership, challenges in modern software development, and agile practices. Sri has experience in embedded systems, gaming, mobile platforms, distributed systems, and engineering leadership. Sri is passionate about building software and tools that power modern platforms and applications. His extensive background enables him to understand problems from various viewpoints and develop well-thought-out and impactful solutions. Takeaways * Innovation is crucial for organizations to gain a competitive advantage and stay ahead of customer needs. * Creating a culture of innovation involves allowing employees to take risks and supporting their ideas. * Managing technical debt is important to maintain velocity and quality in software development. * Balancing innovation with maintaining current products requires prioritization and considering the impact on morale and business metrics. * Scalability is achieved by reducing coupling, focusing on less coupled systems, and considering the business and technical aspects of scaling. * Refactoring makes software more manageable and scalable. Interoperability is achieved by making schemas and APIs compatible with new and old clients. * Security in software development involves compliance with regulations and best practices. * Agile practices should be adapted and customized to fit the context and needs of each organization. Sponsors * Webflow - Create custom, responsive websites without coding: https://try.webflow.com/0lse98neclhe Connect with Sri * Website: https://panyam.wordpress.com/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srirampanyam/ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 05:32 How Engineering Leadership Can Foster Innovation 10:48 Balancing Between the Innovation and Current State 18:31 Managing Tech Debt 22:05 Balance Between Tech Debt and Other Work 27:42 Scalability Challenges 28:50 Interoperability Challenges 33:40 Challenges with Security in Software Development 38:10 Evolution of Agile Practices 51:10 Advice from Sri Podcast Links * Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/vit-lyoshin-podcast/ * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xKXhi4PLhFSA35w4rtOEG * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vit-lyoshin-podcast/id1731487628 * RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/ec92d974/podcast/rss * Other Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcj05lS8NH_MxOOTaHq_u6cec6IA_b3dl Social Media Links * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vit-lyoshin/ * X: https://twitter.com/vitlyoshin * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vit.lyoshin.podcast * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vit.lyoshin.podcast * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@vit.lyoshin.podcast * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vit.lyoshin.podcast * Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VitLyoshin * Support on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WMLTMRAUM7CXJ * Support on Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/vit-lyoshin Please subscribe, leave an honest review, and share with people you think will benefit from hearing this information.

Leslie Fiorenzo, a business presentation coach, shares tips on public speaking and presentation skills. Leslie is an expert in helping professionals overcome self-promotion challenges. With a background in developing and delivering corporate presentations, she offers tailored guidance to conquer public speaking fears, camera shyness, and networking hurdles. Leslie is dedicated to empowering others and providing actionable strategies to enhance their personal brands and business presence. Takeaways * Reframe nervousness as excitement to feel more confident when speaking in public. * Practice regularly to get comfortable with public speaking and improve your skills. * Know your audience and tailor your message to their expectations and level of familiarity. * Use storytelling to make your message memorable and engaging. * Engage the audience through interactive elements and encourage participation. * Be honest during Q&A sessions and offer to follow up if you don't have an immediate answer. * Keep visuals simple, legible, and supportive of your message. * Manage difficult situations like hecklers by being polite but firm. * Pay attention to body language, including hand gestures and eye contact. * Overcome nervousness by using breathing techniques and positive self-talk. * Engage with people on social media by consistently providing value and being authentic. * Embrace practice and seek mentorship to improve your skills. Sponsors Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: * Webflow - Create custom, responsive websites without coding: https://try.webflow.com/0lse98neclhe Connect with Leslie * Website: https://lesliefiorenzo.com/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliefiorenzo/ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:48 Basic Public Speaking Techniques for Beginners 08:43 Preparing for a Presentation 12:29 Practicing and Memorizing Key Points 13:49 Knowing Your Audience 17:00 Common Mistakes in Public Speaking 23:31 Ideal Presentation Time Frame 25:28 Enhancing Presentations with Visuals 27:05 Alternative Visuals and Audience Engagement 28:58 Dealing with Interruptions During Presentations 31:21 Making Your Topic More Memorable 35:51 Difficult Questions During a Job Interview 39:52 Body Language During Interviews 45:41 Virtual Meetings and Being on Camera 47:46 How to Stop Nervousness 52:03 Engaging with People Over Social Media 55:04 Advice from Leslie Fiorenzo Podcast Links * Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/vit-lyoshin-podcast/ * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xKXhi4PLhFSA35w4rtOEG * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vit-lyoshin-podcast/id1731487628 * RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/ec92d974/podcast/rss * Other Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcj05lS8NH_MxOOTaHq_u6cec6IA_b3dl Social Media Links * Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/contact/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vit-lyoshin/ * X: https://twitter.com/vitlyoshin * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vit.lyoshin.podcast * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vit.lyoshin.podcast * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@vit.lyoshin.podcast * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vit.lyoshin.podcast * Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VitLyoshin * Support on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WMLTMRAUM7CXJ * Support on Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/vit-lyoshin Please subscribe, leave an honest review, and share with people you think will benefit from hearing this information.

Naresh Jain discusses contract-driven development, which involves creating a contract or API specification between the provider and consumer of a service. This approach ensures collaboration, streamlines communication, and avoids late surprises due to contract mismatches. Naresh is an internationally recognized Technology & Product Development Expert, currently driving transformative initiatives at Jio. With a career spanning over 20 years, Naresh has significantly influenced product engineering cultures at various unicorns and Fortune 500 companies, including Google, Amazon, and JP Morgan. He is the founder of Xnsio, a consulting business, and has developed tools like ConfEngine and Specmatic. A pioneer of the Agile movement in India, Naresh has organized over 100 international conferences and started multiple user groups. His contributions to the Agile community earned him the Gordon Pask Award in 2007. Takeaways * Contract-driven development involves creating a contract or API specification between the provider and consumer of a service. * It streamlines communication, avoids late surprises, and ensures collaboration between multiple systems. * This approach is suitable for projects with distributed systems, modernizing legacy applications, and building new projects. * It can be applied to greenfield projects, brownfield projects, and legacy revival projects. * It helps decouple releases and components, leading to shorter release cycles and better collaboration. * Contract-driven development improves product stability and resilience through early feedback and more resilient APIs. * The adoption of contract-driven development has visible and hidden costs, including the learning curve and the need to shift how people design and develop. Connect with * Website: https://nareshjain.com/about-me/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nareshjain/ * X: https://twitter.com/nashjain * Xnsio: https://xnsio.com/ * Specmatic: https://specmatic.io/ Connect with Vit * Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vit-lyoshin/ * X: https://twitter.com/vitlyoshin * Other: https://linktr.ee/vitlyoshin Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 06:44 Invention of Agile Coach Camps 13:25 Understanding Contract-Driven Development 24:25 Who Initiates a Contract 26:40 Suitability of Contract-Driven Development for Different Projects 32:05 Challenges with Contract-Driven Development 34:39 Cost of Adopting Contract-Driven Development 38:11 Advantages of Contract-Driven Development 41:37 Getting Started with Contract-Driven Development 43:42 Specmatic Tool 48:36 Pitching Contract-Driven Development to Leadership 54:43 Advice from Naresh Jain Please subscribe, leave an honest review, and share with people you think will benefit from hearing this information

In this conversation, Chris Butler, a product manager and writer, discusses his professional journey and the role of product management. Chris Butler is a chaotic good product manager, writer, and speaker who excels in facilitating critical decision-making for teams creating innovative products. With a focus on bias, uncertainty, and randomization, Chris helps build robust and resilient teams. His extensive experience includes product leadership roles at Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Cognizant, KAYAK, and Waze. Chris is known for pioneering techniques such as Empathy Mapping for the Machine, Animistic Design Mapping, Confusion Mapping, and Analogical Innovation Mapping, which enhance cross-team alignment in AI product development. Takeaways * Product managers should be adaptable and have a broad skill set that allows them to take on different roles and domains. * Effective product managers have strong communication skills and can facilitate decision-making in various modalities. * Having an open mind and a growth mindset is crucial for product managers to continuously learn and adapt. * Working with leaders who are resistant to change can be challenging, but it is important for product operations to drive change and help leaders adapt to the needs of the team. * Product management is a complex and evolving field, and organizations should consider their unique context and culture when implementing processes and practices. * Understanding biases is crucial for making better decisions. * Balancing individual biases and groupthink is important for effective decision-making. * The Uncertainty Project focuses on decision-making and strategy. * Meetings should facilitate discourse and understanding, and eliminate those that don't produce action items or decisions. * The future of product management involves the impact of AI, human decision-making, and personalization. Connect with * Medium: https://chrizbot.medium.com/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbu/ * X: https://twitter.com/chrizbot * Uncertainty Project: https://www.theuncertaintyproject.org/ Connect with Vit * Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vit-lyoshin/ * X: https://twitter.com/vitlyoshin * Other: https://linktr.ee/vitlyoshin Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:15 Product Manager is a Combination of Many Other Roles 00:12:12 The Role of Product Operations 00:23:54 Qualities for a Good Product Manager 00:31:00 Challenges of Working with Resistant Leaders 00:34:09 Understanding Biases and Decision-Making 00:37:45 The Uncertainty Project 00:44:56 The Value and Purpose of Meetings 00:55:13 The Future of Product Management: AI and Personalization 01:05:49 Advice from Chris Butler Please subscribe, leave an honest review, and share with people you think will benefit from hearing this information