

The Product Manager
Hannah Clark - The Product Manager
Successful products don’t happen in a vacuum. Hosted by Hannah Clark, Editor of The Product Manager, this show takes a 360º view of product through the perspectives of those in the inner circle, outer perimeter, and fringes of the product management process. If you manage, design, develop, or market products, expect candid and actionable insights that can guide you through every stage of the product life cycle.
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Feb 22, 2024 • 25min
How AI is Transforming Product Discovery (with Craig Watson)
Craig Watson, Founder & CEO of Arro, joins the host to discuss leveraging generative AI in product discovery. They explore the art and science of product discovery, the disruptive potential of Large Language Models in user interaction analysis, and the future of AI in product teams. Navigating product discovery phases and achieving market fit are also discussed.

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Feb 8, 2024 • 18min
How To Jump Start Your Career In Product Management (with Mariana Antaya)
In this podcast, a product manager at Microsoft Teams shares her journey into product management and offers advice for aspiring product managers. They discuss the competitive job market, the importance of communication and content creation skills, starting entrepreneurial ventures, and the significance of asking diverse questions and listening to customer feedback.

Jan 24, 2024 • 40min
How to Master User Interviews To Build More Lovable Products (with Steve Portigal)
In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Steve Portigal, User Research Consultant & Author of Interviewing Users: How to Uncover Compelling Insights (2nd Edition), to discuss the nuance involved in conducting user interviews, how to ask follow-up questions, and tips to manage unexpected responses.

Jan 9, 2024 • 26min
How Product Leaders Are Unintentionally Hindering Business Growth
Join the conversation with Andrea Saez, the trailblazing mind behind 'The Product Momentum Gap,' as we navigate the complex world of product management and the delicate dance between business growth and real customer value.Discover how to maintain focus in product building and foster a continuous dialogue with customers to steer clear of distractions, ensuring your start-up doesn't stray from its market fit.

Dec 13, 2023 • 24min
Is a Lack of Clarity Silently Killing Your Product?
Are you caught in the haze of miscommunication, competing priorities, and lack of clarity in your organization?Let's clear the fog together as we welcome Bijan Shahrokhi, an expert in the product management field. Bijan shares his intriguing journey into the product niche and underscores the importance of clarity within an organization. From personal anecdotes to discussions on the consequences of unclear communication, this episode is packed with insights and practical tips for anyone involved in product management.

Nov 28, 2023 • 31min
Why AI Will Never Replace Humans In Product Management
Ken Hubbell, CEO of Soffos.ai and Senior Consultant at The Pragmatic Futurist, discusses the potential of AI and the need for collaboration between humans and AI. They explore the timeliness and communication benefits of AI tools, the impact of generative AI in creative fields, and the challenges of staying informed about AI in product management.

Nov 15, 2023 • 40min
How To Leverage EQ To Boost Your Influence On The Product Team
Former Senior PM & Coach at Pinterest & Thumbtack, Shamsheer Shergill, shares practical insights on using emotional intelligence to boost influence in product management. Topics discussed include feedback delivery, stakeholder communication, accountability conversations, leveraging EQ for influence, and the rewards of being a platform product manager.

Nov 2, 2023 • 21min
Ethical Product Strategy: The Business Case You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Samantha Gonzalez discusses ethical product strategy and how it can transform team-building. Topics include the integration of improv techniques, building ethical and sustainable product strategies, fostering psychological safety and healthy feedback in a product team, and the importance of creating psychologically safe environments.

Oct 17, 2023 • 22min
How To Course Correct When The Roadmap Is Chronically Derailed
In this podcast, Michael Pierce discusses the importance of understanding the structure and culture of the product team's organization. He highlights the challenges faced by product teams in navigating and influencing others within the company. He also emphasizes the need to protect the roadmap, prioritize tasks effectively, and analyze team design and product shipment. Pierce shares his experience with team restructuring and the positive outcomes it brings. Securing buy-in from higher stakeholders is also discussed as vital for demonstrating the value of restructuring.

Oct 5, 2023 • 23min
Product School CEO Schools Us on the Top Trends in Product
Carlos Gonzáles de Villaumbrosia, Founder & CEO at Product School, discusses the creation of Product School, the rise of Chief Product Officers, the importance of user experience and product-led growth in marketing, and insights on generative AI for product-led growth strategies.


