031 | The Art of Assumption Testing in Product with Teresa Torres

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Product Confidential: The reality of PM life!

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Being a Product Manager is no easy job. There is so much information on how to do Product well, but we all know that the reality of executing on this is different. We’ll be bringing you a host of Product Managers to talk about the highs, and lows, of their career - and how they’ve overcome the challenges they’ve faced. So whether you’re looking to enter the PM career, learning how to overcome some of these challenges yourself, or just want to grab a bevvy and listen to a bit of PM therapy - we’re here for you. Hosted by Michael Palmer (BBC) & Evie Brockwell (Product Consultant & Coach)

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031 | The Art of Assumption Testing in Product with Teresa Torres

Product Confidential: The reality of PM life!

48 minutes 59 seconds

8 months ago

031 | The Art of Assumption Testing in Product with Teresa Torres

What separates successful products from those that flop? In this insightful episode, Evie Brockwell and Michael Palmer sit down with Teresa Torres, a leading expert in product discovery, to uncover the secrets behind building products that truly resonate.

They dive into:
🚀 Why products fail and how to prevent it
🔍 The power of assumption testing in product strategy
👥 Engaging stakeholders to drive better decisions
🌍 How culture impacts product discovery
🔄 The continuous discovery mindset and why iteration is key

Teresa shares practical frameworks for testing assumptions, defining outcomes, and keeping customer needs at the heart of product development. If you're a product manager, designer, or founder looking to build smarter, more impactful products, this episode is a must-listen!

Links mentioned in the episode:

✔️ Story mapping: https://jpattonassociates.com/story-mapping/
✔️ Testing business ideas: https://www.amazon.es/Testing-Business-Ideas-David-Bland/dp/1119551447
✔️ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Continuous-Discovery-Habits-Discover-Products/dp/1736633309

Teresa's Website: https://www.producttalk.org/

Workshops: https://learn.producttalk.org/

Link to their podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ke77wqSgstk3nd048oIGo