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Product Voices
Product Voices, hosted by JJ Rorie
102 episodes
1 week ago
In this episode of Product Voices, Vinod Thomas, a product manager at Google, discusses his non-traditional journey into product management. He emphasizes the importance of transferable skills such as communication, collaboration, and data analytics, while debunking the myth that coding is essential for the role. Vinod highlights the value of networking and building genuine professional relationships as key to career advancement. He offers advice for aspiring product managers to understand th...
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In this episode of Product Voices, Vinod Thomas, a product manager at Google, discusses his non-traditional journey into product management. He emphasizes the importance of transferable skills such as communication, collaboration, and data analytics, while debunking the myth that coding is essential for the role. Vinod highlights the value of networking and building genuine professional relationships as key to career advancement. He offers advice for aspiring product managers to understand th...
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Product Voices
Breaking into Product Management: Lessons from a Non-Traditional Journey
In this episode of Product Voices, Vinod Thomas, a product manager at Google, discusses his non-traditional journey into product management. He emphasizes the importance of transferable skills such as communication, collaboration, and data analytics, while debunking the myth that coding is essential for the role. Vinod highlights the value of networking and building genuine professional relationships as key to career advancement. He offers advice for aspiring product managers to understand th...
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10 months ago
29 minutes

Product Voices
Cultural Intelligence and Its Role in Shaping Product Strategy
On this episode, Dr. Chui Chui Tan dives into the critical importance of culturalization in product management. She explains that culturalization involves deep adaptation to local cultural nuances, behaviors, and mentalities, requiring continuous adjustment. Dr. Tan outlines three levels of culturalization and emphasizes the need for strategic research to uncover unmet needs and cultural sensitivities, rather than just tactical questions. She also highlights the importance...
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11 months ago
49 minutes

Product Voices
Navigating the Perils of Product Leadership: Tips for Success
On this episode, we have a great dialogue and debate about the current state of product leadership. What's good. What's bad. What's ugly. :) You'll hear from Beks Yelland and Therese Stowell, both bringing their expertise and unique perspectives to the conversation.
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11 months ago
41 minutes

Product Voices
The Power of Empathy in Product Management
In this episode of Product Voices, I speak with Cristina Crespo, VP of Product at Paytient, about the crucial role of empathy in product management. Cristina defines empathy, differentiates it from sympathy, and emphasizes its impact on creating user-centered products. We discuss how empathy correlates with business success through frameworks like the product-led growth flywheel, and she shares strategies for leveraging research to enhance user experiences. Cristina also highlig...
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11 months ago
36 minutes

Product Voices
Product Isn't Working Anymore!
In this episode of Product Voices, we engage in an in-depth discussion about the evolving landscape of product management and the challenges it faces in what we term the "new age of product." Two exceptional guests, Tara Goldman and Mackenzie Hughes, who bring decades of experience in leading product teams and navigating the complexities of the tech industry, help unpack the realities of current product management practices and explore how the community can redefine its approach to cre...
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12 months ago
36 minutes

Product Voices
The Two-Hour Design Sprint
In this episode, I talk with Teresa Cain, a prominent product and design expert, about her book "Solving Problems in Two Hours: How to Brainstorm and Create Solutions with Two-Hour Design Sprints." We delve into the two-hour design sprint methodology, emphasizing its role in rapid problem-solving and empowerment of product managers to lead collaborative sessions and shares practical steps for implementing these techniques, offering valuable insights for product management professionals...
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1 year ago
32 minutes

Product Voices
Change Fatigue in Product Management
Hannah Clark, the Editor of The Product Manager, joins to discuss the complexities of change fatigue in product management. We explore how the relentless pace of change can drive innovation while simultaneously leading to team exhaustion and frustration. Hannah shares insights from her experience in startups and emphasizes the necessity for leaders to balance innovation with stability to maintain morale. We discuss the importance of psychological safety for individual contributors and ...
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1 year ago
29 minutes

Product Voices
Bridging Intention to Impact
Connor Joyce, author of "Bridging Intention to Impact" and senior user researcher at Microsoft joins us to discuss his book where he emphasizes the importance of focusing on user outcomes and behaviors in product management. He shares his journey in writing the book, stressing the need for evidence-backed decision-making and experimentation to drive successful products. Connor advocates for prioritizing user needs over usage metrics and implementing a culture of data-driven decision-ma...
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1 year ago
29 minutes

Product Voices
Scaling Products
Purni Siddarth, Principal Product Manager at Peek shares key insights from her experience at Expedia, Dividend Finance, and Peek, emphasizing the importance of optimized processes, software choices, and infrastructure for successful scalability. She advocates for a minimum viable approach, collaboration, and feedback to drive effective product scaling. Tune in for valuable perspectives on enhancing your product management skills.
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1 year ago
36 minutes

Product Voices
How Product Managers & Leaders Can Prepare for their Next Career Steps
Join us in this episode as we chat with Chad McAllister, a renowned product management expert. Chad emphasizes the importance of continual learning in product management, touching on key aspects like strategy, portfolio management, and team dynamics. He offers advice on leveraging diverse backgrounds, transitioning into product management, and aspiring to leadership roles. Chad's insights shed light on navigating the dynamic landscape of product management for those aiming to excel in the fie...
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1 year ago
43 minutes

Product Voices
Listening & Observing: A Key to Success in Product Management
In this episode, we discuss the vital skills of listening and observing and how these can lead to success in product management. Guest Monika Murugesan, a seasoned product executive, advisor, mentor, and guest lecturer at Northwestern University, shares practical tips are shared for enhancing these skills, leading to informed decision-making and successful product development.
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1 year ago
26 minutes

Product Voices
The Future of B2C Subscription Products: The Impact of ML, AI, Data, & More
Sheetal Rajpal, an amazing product leader with experience at Amazon, LendingTree, and PepsiCo joins the podcast to discuss the future of B2C subscription products (and all digital products, for that matter) and how ML, AI, data analysis, and more will be shaping that future. Learn more at ProductVoices.com.
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1 year ago
38 minutes

Product Voices
Future Proofing Your Products - Why Infrastructure is Sexy!
In this episode of Product Voices, our guest Kalia Aragon, Director of Product at Flatiron Health, discusses infrastructure and future-proofing products. She emphasizes the importance of diverse teams and a problem-solving approach. Kalia highlights the key attributes of future-proofing and advises product managers to engage early, build tech competency, and foster communication. She raises concerns about data privacy in AI advancements and encourages empathy and thoughtfulness in the field.&...
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1 year ago
33 minutes

Product Voices
How to Stand Out in the Product Management Job Market
On this episode, we discuss how to stand out in the product management job market. Our guest is Chris Mason, co-founder of Intelligent People, a product management recruitment agency. Chris shares his expertise on the evolving job market and the increasing visibility of product management as a discipline. He highlights the growing number of graduates and better training options in this field. Chris also mentions the rise of Chief Product Officers and product-led organizations. However, he ca...
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1 year ago
39 minutes

Product Voices
The Relationship between the CPO & CTO
In this episode, we explore the crucial relationship between the Chief Product Officer (CPO) and the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). We discuss the need for partnership, open communication, and trust between these roles. Our guest, Jodi McDermott, shares valuable insights on building a strong CPO-CTO foundation. We emphasize the importance of compromise, alignment, and transparency in leadership, as well as fostering a unified team culture. Listen for insights on... Building a Strong Foundati...
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1 year ago
29 minutes

Product Voices
The Product Momentum Gap
In this episode, we discuss the book "Product Momentum Gap" with authors Andrea Saez and Dave Martin. We explore indicators of a momentum gap in product management and the importance of aligning on customer value. Implementing the product value creation plan (VCP) helps filter out requests that don't align with defined value. Regularly articulating the VCP ensures alignment with the product strategy. We discuss the need for clear business and product strategies. Listen to the episode then get...
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1 year ago
41 minutes

Product Voices
Generative AI for Product Managers
Natalia Burina, a product leader with deep expertise in AI, joins this episode to discuss Generative AI and its potential impact for product managers. The conversation with Natalia, a former leader at Meta, Salesforce, Samsung, eBay, and Microsoft, weaves through many important focus areas, including: The potential and limitations of generative AI. Generative AI and its potential impact on business. AI technology and its applications in product development. AI technology risks ...
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1 year ago
41 minutes

Product Voices
Elevate Your Product Strategy Game
In this episode of Product Voices, Gayatri Diwan, a seasoned product leader, joins to discuss product strategy and its importance in product management. She emphasizes that product strategy should answer three important questions: Why the product is neededWho it is being built for, and What it aims to achieve.Gayatri also shares her seven-step plan for creating a product strategy: Who is your customer?What is the problem statement?What is the impact and benefit to the custome...
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1 year ago
27 minutes

Product Voices
Product Operations - with Melissa Perri & Denise Tilles
Melissa Perri and Denise Tilles, authors of Product Operations: How Successful Companies Build Better Products at Scale, discuss the concept of product operations and why it is crucial for product teams and organizations. Product operations is the enablement function of product management, providing data and insights for strategic decision-making and ensuring alignment within the product development lifecycle. As organizations scale, product operations become increasingly important in managin...
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1 year ago
39 minutes

Product Voices
Using the Octalysis Framework to Increase Product Adoption
In this episode, we explore the Octalysis Framework with expert Amit Arora to understand how it drives product adoption. The conversation covers the 8 core drivers of customers: Epic Meaning, Accomplishment, Empowerment, Ownership, Social Influence, Scarcity, Unpredictability, and Avoidance. We discuss the relevance of psychological drivers and the importance of human emotions in decision-making. Amit emphasizes the framework's applicability in both B2C and B2B contexts and highlights the nee...
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1 year ago
37 minutes

Product Voices
In this episode of Product Voices, Vinod Thomas, a product manager at Google, discusses his non-traditional journey into product management. He emphasizes the importance of transferable skills such as communication, collaboration, and data analytics, while debunking the myth that coding is essential for the role. Vinod highlights the value of networking and building genuine professional relationships as key to career advancement. He offers advice for aspiring product managers to understand th...