One Knight in Product
One Knight in Product
I’m your host, Jason Knight, and One Knight in Product is your chance to go deep into the wonderful world of product management, product marketing, startups, leadership, diversity & inclusion and much more!
My goal with One Knight in Product has always been to bring real chat to the over-idealised world of product management and mix thought leader interviews with day-to-day practitioners from around the world. I want to ask hard, but fair, questions and bring some personality and good, old-fashioned dry British humour to building products.
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My goal with One Knight in Product has always been to bring real chat to the over-idealised world of product management and mix thought leader interviews with day-to-day practitioners from around the world. I want to ask hard, but fair, questions and bring some personality and good, old-fashioned dry British humour to building products.
Subscribe to and share the best product podcast! No others come close 😎
Episodes
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Jul 11, 2024 • 44min
Untrapping Product Teams and Getting Rid of Bullsh*t Management (with David Pereira, Author "Untrapping Product Teams")
Product leader David Pereira discusses the impact of incremental changes in product teams and the need to address 'bullshit management'. They explore shifting from coordinative flow to collaborative flow and the importance of evidence-based decision-making. The podcast emphasizes breaking free from common traps in product management and advocating for a unified product manager role with end-to-end responsibilities.
Jun 21, 2024 • 23min
Dean Peters' Hot Take - There's More to be Said About the Instagram-ification of Product Management (with Dean Peters, Principal Consultant & Trainer @ Productside)
Former opera singer turned product management leader, Dean Peters, discusses the Instagram-ification of product management, debunking myths and exploring the challenges faced by product managers in the industry
Jun 11, 2024 • 59min
Accelerating Your Product Leadership Job Hunt (with Aakash Gupta, Author "Product Growth" Newsletter)
Aakash Gupta, a product leader turned author, discusses the rebound of product leadership job market, the importance of networking for hidden job opportunities, and prioritizing job preferences beyond monetary benefits. He shares insights on strategic relationships with recruiters and VCs, evolving compensation trends, and optimizing LinkedIn profiles for job searches.
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May 26, 2024 • 19min
Nils Davis's Hot Take - Product Managers Need to Tell Better Stories on their Resumes (with Nils Davis, Resume Coach & Go-to-Market Consultant @ Confidence & Impact LLC)
Resume coach Nils Davis discusses the importance of storytelling on product manager resumes. He highlights how most resumes focus on tasks rather than achievements, and offers tips on how to craft compelling narratives to stand out to employers.
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May 19, 2024 • 25min
John Cutler's Hot Take - The Instagram-ification of Product Management is Driving us Crazy (with John Cutler, Product Educator & Author @ The Beautiful Mess)
John Cutler, product educator and author, discusses the unrealistic standards set by the 'Instagram-ification' of product management, causing stress and questioning authenticity. He explores strategies for seeking diverse voices, managing overwhelming content consumption, and navigating challenges in professional development, emphasizing the importance of self-assessment and fulfillment in one's career.
May 13, 2024 • 19min
Debbie Levitt's Hot Take - Democratising our Work means AI is Going to Steal all our Jobs Sooner (with Debbie Levitt, CXO @ DeltaCX and Author "Customers Know You Suck")
Debbie Levitt discusses the implications of non-specialists doing specialized tasks, the threat of AI replacing human jobs, the importance of human oversight in AI-generated work, and the evolving job landscape with AI. The podcast also delves into direct contact for CX and UX help and amusing disagreements on AI research methods.
Apr 30, 2024 • 47min
Build Better Products at Scale with Product Operations (with Melissa Perri & Denise Tilles, Product Consultants & Co-authors "Product Operations")
Renowned author Melissa Perri and seasoned product leader Denise Tilles discuss Product Operations, focusing on better decision-making for product managers. They highlight the barriers faced by product managers and the three pillars of product operations. The podcast explores the significance of teamwork, communication, and collaboration in addressing challenges within scaled organizations.
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Apr 7, 2024 • 42min
Knowing your Customers, Seeking Evidence and Sticking up for Continuous Discovery (with Hope Gurion, Product Leader and Team Coach @ Fearless Product)
Seasoned product coach Hope Gurion discusses the importance of knowing your customers, seeking evidence, and the balance between confidence and data-driven decisions. She emphasizes the challenges faced by product leaders without a background in product, the significance of defining target customers, and the value of collaboration in product development. Gurion also explores applying poker principles to decision-making and navigating transformation hurdles in leadership.
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Mar 10, 2024 • 1h 2min
Transforming your Organisation to the Product Operating Model (with Marty Cagan, Author "Inspired", "Empowered" and "Transformed")
Marty Cagan discusses the Product Operating Model in his new book 'Transformed' to help companies improve. The episode also covers challenges in product management, leadership buy-in, organizational transformation, and the evolution of product operations. Learn how to navigate transformation challenges and advance in product roles.
Feb 18, 2024 • 33min
Applying Product Management Principles to Life (with Miloš Belčević, Author "Build Your Way")
Product manager and author Miloš Belčević discusses applying product management principles to life in his book 'Build Your Way'. They talk about prioritization frameworks, context switching, defining value, and the importance of prioritizing what's most important in our limited time.
