Kevin Gentry welcomes back David Pereira, who shares insights about his new book Untrapping Product Teams. They delve into David's journey from a software engineer in Brazil to a leadership role in Germany, touching on his experiences and learnings in product management. David discusses the core themes of his book, including facing reality, overcoming dangerous traps, and remaining untrapped. He also shares practical advice on writing, leadership, and team management, offering valuable perspectives for product leaders and managers.
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Timeline:
00:00 Introduction & Welcome
01:07 David Pereira's Background
01:54 Introduction to the Book: Untrapping Product Teams
03:56 The Writing Journey
15:10 Collaborative vs. Coordinative Work
20:51 Investing in Capital Projects
21:25 Driving Change in a Startup
21:50 Evaluating Team Performance
22:53 Experimenting with Outcome-Focused Teams
23:41 Overcoming the Interest Trap
24:33 The Ingredients of Product Management
26:58 Learning from Top Restaurants
29:06 Adapting Strategies for Success
30:47 Remaining Untrapped with Health Checks
35:08 Leadership and Hard Decisions
38:56 Practical Homework for Listeners
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