In this special episode of the Product Weekend Podcast, host João Moita sits down with Sergiu Lazar, co-founder of Product Weekend, for a candid and informal conversation packed with insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and builders. This episode marks a transition for the podcast, making it the perfect moment to reflect on the journey so far and what’s ahead.
Sergiu shares his personal journey—from starting as a software engineer to launching startups, working at Amazon, and eventually taking the leap to go full-time on Product Weekend. He and João discuss the challenges of finding product-market fit, the impact of AI and no-code tools on building products, and the reality of quitting a corporate job to pursue entrepreneurship—especially when balancing family life.
The conversation is full of real, behind-the-scenes stories about how Product Weekend evolved from two separate initiatives into a thriving global community. They also discuss the future, including scaling events, creating recurring revenue streams, and new ways to support product leaders and aspiring founders.
Key Takeaways:
This episode is an insightful, reflective, and engaging listen for anyone considering starting their own business or scaling an existing one. Tune in for a raw and inspiring discussion on what it really takes to build something meaningful.
In this episode of the Product Weekend Podcast, host João Moita welcomes Petra Wille, renowned Product Coach and author of Strong Product People and Strong Product Communities. They dive deep into developing strong product teams, the PM Wheel, and the crucial role of psychological safety in fostering high-performing teams.
Key Takeaways:
1. The PM Wheel: A Guide for Product Managers
Petra developed the PM Wheel as a compass for product leaders and managers, helping them assess their skills and set clear expectations. It aids in self-assessment, performance reviews, onboarding, and hiring. She emphasizes the importance of customizing it to fit an organization's needs.
2. Creating Psychological Safety in Product Teams
A safe environment encourages open discussions, innovation, and trust. Leaders must ensure every voice is heard, avoid discrimination, and balance vulnerability with competence. Petra highlights that psychological safety is not just a "nice-to-have"—it directly impacts team performance and engagement.
3. The Importance of Leadership in Product Management
Petra points out that 80% of product professionals feel unsupported in their career development. She urges leaders to be intentional about coaching and to embed continuous feedback and personal development into their one-on-ones.
4. Learning Headlines: A Framework for Growth
Petra introduces Learning Headlines, a structured way to identify skill gaps, set learning goals, and track progress. She advises product managers to focus on one area at a time, using real-world challenges as opportunities for growth.
5. Essential Skills for Aspiring Product Leaders
Two critical skills for product managers looking to step into leadership are feedback and storytelling.
- Feedback: Being able to give and receive constructive feedback is key to growth.
- Storytelling: Product leaders need to communicate strategy effectively and inspire their teams.
Episode resources:
- Petra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-wille-b8b1329/
- Strong Product People books: https://www.strongproductpeople.com/
- PsychSafety definitions: https://psychsafety.com/about-psychological-safety/
- Jeff Gothelf blog post: https://jeffgothelf.com/blog/without-psychological-safety-there-is-no-learning-and-there-is-no-agility/
Timestamps
00:00 Coming Up
00:28 Intro
02:07 Petra's Career Journey
06:50 PM Wheel & Expectations
15:17 Learning Headlines & Future Self
21:49 Balancing Vulnerability & Competence
26:43 Resources on Psych Safety
29:16 Advice for Aspiring Product Leaders
In this insightful episode of the Product Weekend Podcast, João Moita sits down with Gina Battye to explore the critical role of psychological safety in the workplace. Gina shares her personal journey, from working in high-risk environments to founding the Psychological Safety Institute. She breaks down the key frameworks she has developed to help organizations create safer, more inclusive work cultures and discusses the common challenges companies face in achieving true psychological safety.
Key Takeaways:
Resources Mentioned:
Timestamps:
00:00 Coming Up
00:38 Intro
03:12 How Psych Safety Shaped Gina’s Career
05:42 Facing Workplace Discrimination
15:51 The 5 Levels of Workplace Culture
21:40 The Hierarchy of Psychological Safety
30:32 Biggest Challenges in Psychological Safety
39:04 Red Flags in Workplace Culture
47:39 Closing Thoughts
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In this episode of the Product Weekend Podcast, host Joao Moita welcomes Dr. Estie Alessandrini to discuss brain-based leadership and how neuroscience can enhance leadership effectiveness. Estie, a medical doctor turned entrepreneur and leadership expert, shares her insights on how understanding brain functions can improve team performance, psychological safety, and decision-making.
Key Takeaways
1. The Power of Neuroleadership: Neuroscience provides valuable insights into how we process information, influence behavior, and optimize leadership. Understanding brain function allows leaders to improve decision-making, emotional intelligence, and team collaboration.
2. Creating Psychological Safety: A psychologically safe environment enables team members to take risks, voice opinions, and contribute openly. Leaders can foster this by recognizing contributions, promoting trust, and balancing safety with accountability.
3. Leveraging Cognitive Diversity: Effective leadership involves recognizing diverse cognitive strengths within teams. Understanding different thinking styles and communication preferences fosters inclusion and enhances collaboration.
4. The Power Pause Technique: Dr. Alessandrini recommends using The Power Pause—a simple strategy combining short work sprints with brief bursts of physical activity and mindfulness. This technique helps regulate stress, boost focus, and enhance overall performance.
5. Brain-Based Leadership for Women: Female leaders often excel in empathy, communication, and collaboration. However, challenges like imposter syndrome and the pressure to conform can hinder growth. Brain-based leadership helps leverage strengths and build confidence.
6. Managing Team Burnout and Overload: While fostering psychological safety improves communication, it can sometimes lead to information overload and stress. Setting boundaries, promoting work-life balance, and encouraging rest and recovery are essential for sustainable success.
Dr. Alessandrini emphasizes that understanding how the brain works is crucial for becoming a more effective leader. By applying neuroscience-backed strategies, leaders can create high-performing, resilient, and psychologically safe teams.
Useful Links:
Estie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estie-alessandrini/
Estie's Website: https://ekanovate.com/
Female Leader Program: https://ekanovate.com/female-brain-advantage-program/
Corporate Program: https://ekanovate.com/future-ready-leaders-training/
Leadership Development: https://ekanovate.com/workshops/
Timestamps:
00:00 Coming Up
01:09 Intro
03:00 Estie's Career Journey
05:03 The Brain’s Role in Leadership
15:37 Brain-Based Leadership for Female Leaders
19:59 Creating Psychological Safety in Teams
31:00 Managing Teams with Different Learning Styles
In this episode, host Joao Moita sits down with Francesca Cortesi, a seasoned product leader with a rich background spanning the fashion industry to product management. Together, they dive deep into thought-provoking topics such as psychological safety in teams, the evolving role of product managers, and strategies for fostering effective communication and collaboration across functions.
Francesca shares her candid thoughts on why the “CEO of the product” mindset is flawed and offers actionable insights on creating impact as a product leader. Whether you’re looking to challenge conventional thinking or refine your leadership approach, this conversation is packed with lessons you won’t want to miss.
Key Takeaways 1. Rethinking the Product Manager Role
Francesca challenges the traditional “CEO of the product” narrative, emphasizing that the essence of product management lies in facilitating decisions, not centralizing them.
2. Psychological Safety and Team Dynamics
Francesca explains psychological safety as the foundation of open communication, where team members feel safe to disagree, share challenges, and flag issues. Practical advice is offered for building psychological safety both within teams and across departments, including fostering trust and addressing conflicts proactively.
3. Balancing Curiosity with Boundaries
While product managers must engage with stakeholders and ask the right questions, Francesca warns against overcommitting and provides strategies for managing workload and maintaining focus.
4. Facilitating Effective Cross-Functional Collaboration
Francesca discusses the importance of creating forums for collaboration and social activities to foster relationships between teams. She shares her approach to resolving conflicts by shifting discussions from personal to professional contexts and acting as a facilitator when tensions arise.
5. Trust as a Leadership Tool
Francesca highlights the role of trust in creating collaborative environments and offers her perspective on reframing challenges with the assumption of good intentions.
Timestamps:
00:00 Coming Up
00:42 Intro
03:49 From Fashion to Product Management
07:13 Rethinking the Product Manager Role
16:59 The Role of a Product Manager
27:43 Psychological Safety in Teams
34:50 Building Trust Across Departments
41:12 Closing Remarks
Welcome to the Product Weekend Podcast! In this enlightening episode, host Joao Moita sits down with Christoph Steinlehner, a seasoned product coach and consultant, to explore the powerful intersection of team alignment, psychological safety, and effective visualization. Christoph, the creator of the MAPPER framework, shares invaluable insights into how visual mapping can drive innovation and create a work environment where team members feel valued and heard. Their conversation delves into practical tools and methodologies for fostering stronger collaboration within teams, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their team dynamics. Key Takeaways: - Christoph Steinlehner emphasizes the importance of psychological safety in team discussions, particularly when tackling difficult topics, highlighting the need for leaders to foster open communication. - The MAPPER framework introduced by Christoph provides a structured approach to help teams map their thoughts and clarify their objectives, making it easier for diverse perspectives to converge. - Visual mapping techniques, such as employing sticky notes and collaborative whiteboards, can help externalize thoughts and make complex discussions more accessible, promoting clarity and shared understanding among team members. - Christoph discusses common challenges teams face, such as differing perspectives and internal politics, and how fostering an environment where everyone can share their thoughts leads to better collaboration and outcomes. - The episode underscores the need for leaders to present ideas in a non-authoritarian manner, welcoming feedback while making it clear that these ideas are part of a collective exploration rather than directives. - By asking "stupid" questions, as Christoph puts it, team members can invite deeper discussions and uncover assumptions that might otherwise remain unchallenged, thus driving better alignment and understanding. - The practical steps shared by Christoph for implementing visual mapping can be applied directly to improve team dynamics, making it easier for teams to work together effectively. This episode is packed with expert strategies and insights that can help any product manager or team leader cultivate a more collaborative and psychologically safe work environment. Tune in to gain actionable advice you can implement in your teams today! Timestamps: 00:00 Coming Up 02:16 Christoph's Career Journey 08:15 Challenges in Team Dynamics 16:54 Visual Mapping Techniques 22:00 The Mapper Framework in Practice 32:12 Building Trust Through Questions 38:24 Closing Thoughts and Inspirations
Welcome to the Product Weekend podcast! In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Kate Leto, an executive coach, author, and consultant renowned for her expertise in product management and leadership development. Today, we're diving deep into essential leadership topics, including psychological safety within teams, emotional intelligence, and the impact of coaching on executive performance. Kate emphasizes the importance of authenticity in leadership and how it fosters growth and connection in organizational dynamics. Join us as we uncover actionable insights that can help any leader enhance their effectiveness and build more meaningful relationships with their teams.
Key Takeaways
- Kate Leto discusses the concept of psychological safety and its significance in creating high-performing product teams, highlighting that a safe environment encourages open dialogue and innovation.
- Emotional intelligence is presented as a critical skill for leaders, where self-awareness and the ability to manage one's emotions directly influence team dynamics and overall success.
- The episode emphasizes the need for coaching skills in leadership, encouraging leaders to ask questions rather than simply providing answers, which promotes problem-solving within teams.
- Kate shares practical strategies for leaders to improve team interactions, such as practicing active listening and being present in conversations to help team members articulate their thoughts and challenges.
- The importance of a community among leaders is discussed, as shared experiences and mutual support can significantly enhance leadership effectiveness and foster a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Tune in to discover more about these pivotal topics that drive successful teams and inspiring leadership!
Useful links
Connect with Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateleto/
Get Kate's Habit Tracker: https://www.kateleto.com/gated/content/habit-tracker1
If you're interested in the Group Coaching, reach out directly to Kate: Kate@kateleto.com
Timestamps
00:00 Coming Up
04:35 Kate's Career Journey
09:07 Understanding Emotional Intelligence
19:26 Building Self-Awareness
24:54 Transitioning to Leadership
34:56 Storytelling in Product Management
45:07 Closing Remarks
In this engaging episode of the Product Weekend Podcast, host Joao Moita welcomes Tom Geraghty, a renowned expert in digital transformation and psychological safety. As the founder of the Psych Safety community, Tom has extensive experience in fostering environments where every team member feels valued and safe to contribute. This episode marks a special milestone as it delves into the critical topics of building resilient teams, the role of psychological safety in innovation, and practical strategies to empower teams to thrive in today's fast-paced work environment. Join us for an insightful discussion as we explore how psychological safety can transform the way teams collaborate and innovate.
Key Takeaways
This episode not only provides theoretical knowledge but also practical insights for listeners interested in improving team dynamics and fostering a culture of safety and openness.
Find out more about Tom and the Psych Safety community:
https://psychsafety.co.uk/
Book recommendation:
https://www.amazon.com/Human-Organization-Potential-Ivan-Pupulidy/dp/B0CQ477B5F
Timestamps
00:00 Coming Up
00:40 Introduction
03:50 Tom's Background
09:29 Ecology and Systemic Thinking in Leadership
17:43 Psychological Safety: Workplace Buzzword?
29:40 Challenges in Implementing Psychological Safety
36:16 Resources and Community
39:00 Closing Remarks
In this exciting episode of the Product Weekend podcast, host Joao Moita welcomes digital technology consultant Esra Yetis, a passionate advocate for psychological safety and diversity in teams.
Together, they explore the critical importance of fostering an inclusive environment within organizations. Join them as they discuss how embracing diverse perspectives can drive innovation and enhance collaboration, even amidst the challenges of transformation.
This episode is packed with insights for leaders and team members alike, designed to empower all participants in the workplace.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding Psychological Safety: Esra Yetis emphasizes the need for organizations to create psychologically safe environments where team members feel safe sharing their ideas, contributing to a culture of openness and trust.
- Importance of Diversity: Diverse teams are proven to outperform homogenous groups in problem-solving and innovation. Different backgrounds and expertise contribute richly to creative solutions and unique perspectives.
- Building Trust within Teams: Key strategies for establishing trust include open communication, active listening, and regular feedback loops, fostering a sense of belonging among team members.
- Navigating Organizational Transformation: Esra discusses the challenges organizations face during transformation efforts and how psychological safety is essential to encourage personnel to embrace change rather than resist it.
- Practical Tools for Leaders: Leaders are encouraged to facilitate discussions on team values through exercises like the Team Canvas, enabling groups to agree on shared principles and understand individual strengths and weaknesses.
Feel free to share these insights with your network and inspire others to prioritize psychological safety and diversity within their teams!
Resources mentioned:
(minute 10) The Lippitt-Knoster Model:
https://changemanagementinsight.com/lippitt-knoster-model-for-complex-change/
(minute 14) Team of Teams : New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World
https://www.amazon.com/Team-Teams-Rules-Engagement-Complex/dp/1591847486
Timestamps:
00:00 Coming up
04:28 Esra's Career Path
10:03 Transformation Challenges
11:58 Building Trust in Teams
20:22 Psychological Safety in the Workplace
25:38 Safe Spaces at Work
31:02 True Diversity vs Marketing
35:17 Leadership and Inclusion
37:29 Closing Remarks
In this episode of the Product Weekend Podcast, host Joao Moita welcomes Joy Adamson, a seasoned leadership coach with years of experience in the development of psychologically safe environments within teams. With her extensive experience in fostering empathy, enabling open dialogue, and driving innovation, Joy shares valuable insights on the importance of trust in product teams. The discussion delves into practical strategies for creating an inclusive and high-performing workplace while exploring the critical role that psychological safety plays in unlocking team potential.
Key Takeaways
Dive into this episode for actionable insights on building trust and psychological safety in your teams!
Timestamps:
00:00 Coming Up
02:54 Joy's Background
04:58 Transition to Product Management
10:09 Agile Transformation Experience
17:53 Cultural Differences Impacting Collaboration
26:25 Addressing Conflict in Teams
37:39 Building Trust in Multicultural Teams
49:30 Balancing Quick Wins and Long-Term Goals
51:56 Closing Reflections
In this episode of the Product Weekend podcast, host João Moita speaks with Chris Compston, an experienced consultant specializing in product enablement and operations. They delve into the vital aspects of building high-performing product teams and the operational improvements necessary for achieving success in product organizations. Chris shares his journey and insights, focusing on practical strategies for fostering inclusive work cultures, enhancing operational efficiency, and empowering teams to scale effectively. Listeners can expect valuable takeaways on how to enhance decision-making and drive better outcomes in product management.
Key Takeaways:
1. Chris discusses the importance of creating a psychologically safe environment within teams, which is essential for high performance and innovation. He emphasizes that safety allows team members to voice their ideas without fear, leading to stronger customer value and business impact.
2. The episode highlights the significance of continuous improvement practices, such as using frameworks like the Lean Capability Canvas. This tool helps teams identify their operational challenges and facilitates conversations with leadership about necessary resources for overcoming these challenges.
3. There is a focus on the dynamic relationship between founders and teams. Chris explains how founders must balance being hands-on with empowering team members, ensuring that teams maintain autonomy while feeling supported in their decision-making.
4. The conversation addresses common pitfalls in product operations, such as overlooking the need for inclusivity and diversity in hiring practices. Chris argues that these elements are crucial for fostering an environment where diverse perspectives lead to better product outcomes.
5. Finally, the episode encourages product leaders to prioritize cultivating a culture of open communication and collaborative decision-making. Chris stresses that this culture is not static but must evolve continuously as organizations grow, ensuring that all team members feel valued and heard.
Timestamps:
00:00 Coming Up
03:38 Chris’s Career Journey
07:25 Shift to Product Operations
09:33 Building Culture in Product Teams
10:56 Psychological Safety and Teams
13:24 Signs of Unsafe Teams
19:53 Measuring Psychological Safety
22:39 Consultants vs. Internal Training
28:18 The Lean Capability Canvas
34:03 Founder Mode & Safety
39:20 Autonomy and Empowerment
43:30 Leadership in Scaling Culture
46:37 Closing Thoughts and Reflections
In this enlightening episode of the Product Weekend Podcast, host João Moita welcomes Simonetta Batteiger, a respected product leadership and executive coach. Together, they delve into the intricacies of psychological safety within product teams, emphasizing the vital role of inclusion and the impact of gender dynamics in fostering a supportive work environment. Through Simonetta's wealth of experience and keen insights, listeners will uncover how conscious leadership can help build trust, recognize biases, and implement practical strategies for creating an inclusive and psychologically safe workplace.
Key Takeaways
Timestamps:
00:00 Coming Up
01:50 Introduction
03:20 Simonetta’s Career Journey
04:30 What's Psychological Safety?
11:08 Recognizing Discrimination in Teams
15:29 Managing Toxic Leadership
23:18 Promoting Inclusivity and Equality
25:38 Building Trust Through Vulnerability
35:00 Long-Term Strategies for Psychological Safety
47:45 The Challenges Women Face in Leadership
50:43 Closing Thoughts
Welcome to the Product Weekend Podcast! In this insightful episode, our host Moita dives deep into the world of psychological safety in product teams with guest Florian Bonnet. With a remarkable journey from theoretical physics to leading high-performing product teams, Florian shares his personal experiences, including the challenges he faced with burnout. Together, they discuss the vital role of transparency, empathy, and clear expectations in fostering an environment where teams can innovate without fear of failure.
Whether you're a leader or an individual contributor, this conversation is brimming with valuable insights that will elevate your understanding of team dynamics and psychological safety.
Key Takeaways:
1. Psychological Safety: Florian emphasizes the importance of creating an environment where team members feel safe to express their ideas and take risks without fear of being shut down. This is crucial for innovation and creativity.
2. Transparency and Empathy: Both Florian and Moita agree that being transparent about challenges, decisions, and expectations fosters trust and openness among team members.
3. Clear Expectations: Setting clear expectations regarding roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics helps mitigate uncertainty and allows team members to focus on delivering results.
4. The Importance of Experimentation: Encouraging a culture of experimentation allows teams to learn and grow. Florian shares how creating a "safe to fail" environment can lead to long-term success.
5. Leadership and Vulnerability: Effective leaders model vulnerability by sharing their own challenges and experiences, which encourages team members to do the same, fostering a supportive team culture.
Tune in to explore how psychological safety can significantly enhance team dynamics and product outcomes.
Timestamps:
00:00 Coming Up
01:47 Introduction
03:45 Florian's background
06:33 Influence of Academic background
10:44 Consulting Challenges
13:38 Discovering Psychological Safety
18:37 Leadership & Strategy Approaches
22:51 Balancing Freedom & Structure
30:44 Experimentation & Team Dynamics
39:15 Team Fit & Human Leadership
57:41 Positive Leadership
59:13 Closing Remarks
Welcome to the Product Weekend Podcast, hosted by João Moita. In this exciting Season 3, we are delving into the crucial topic of psychological safety in product teams. Today’s guest, Diana Stepner, brings a wealth of knowledge with over two decades of experience in product management across various sectors, including startups, enterprises, and non-profits. Diana’s career has been marked by her dedication to fostering safe and innovative work environments, making her a perfect fit for this season’s theme.
In this episode, Diana shares her journey, insights, and practical strategies for creating psychologically safe spaces within product teams. From her extensive international experience to her current role as a leadership coach, Diana provides invaluable advice on how to encourage team members to speak up, embrace learning, and drive innovation. Her approach to psychological safety, emphasizing cross-functional contributions and continuous improvement, offers listeners actionable takeaways to implement in their own teams.
Key Learnings:
Learn more about Product Weekend
https://theproductweekend.com/
Subscribe to Diana's newsletter:
https://dianastepner.substack.com/
Reach out to hello@theproductweekend.com if you want to learn more about the topic or want support for your team.
Join hosts Moita and Brito on the Product Weekend Podcast as they sit down with Aakash Gupta, popularly known as 'The Product Growth Guy,' to unravel the ultimate guide to mastering product reviews. In this engaging episode, Aakash shares in-depth insights on essential PM qualities, practical strategies for effective product reviews, and building key relationships within your team. Whether you're an aspiring product manager or a seasoned leader, this conversation is packed with valuable advice to elevate your product management skills.
Dive deeper into Product Reviews: https://www.news.aakashg.com/p/the-product-review-bible-how-to-crush
Learn more from Aakash with his newsletter: https://www.news.aakashg.com/
Find out more about Product Weekend: https://theproductweekend.com/
Other newsletters highlighted by Aakash:
Other podcasts:
Timestamps:
(0:00) Highlights
(2:25) Introduction
(3:52) Aakash’s background
(9:30) Innate skills necessary for a PM
(14:49) Launching the biggest concert in history
(22:43) Definition of Product Review
(24:52) Main mistakes with Product Reviews
(38:31) Practices and tips for preparing a Product Review
(42:43) Strategy and Vision reviews for Leaders
(46:18) Building and maintaining relationships
(51:29) Future trends in Product
(53:18) Other resources to learn Product
(55:33) Sprint Questions
(1:01:18) Release Notes
Get to learn about continuous discovery habits, how to deal with assumptions and much more! In this episode our hosts Tojal and Brito welcome Teresa Torres, author of the best seller " Continuous Discovery Habits" to discuss the importance of continuous discovery in product management.
Teresa is one of the most well-known names around Product Management, with more than 13 years of work as a product discovery coach that really emphasizes the significance of integrating discovery into daily routines to prevent wasted efforts on ineffective products. Generative AI, outcome vs output approach and other gold nuggets make this a must watch episode!
Learn more about Teresa and Product Talk here: https://www.producttalk.org/ and http://learn.producttalk.org/
Learn more about Product Weekend: https://theproductweekend.com/
Timestamps:
(00:00) Highlights
(02:11) Intro & Background
(06:35) The Importance of Continuous Discovery
(15:19) Implementing Discovery in Organizations
(20:57) Balancing Discovery and Delivery
(24:24) Dealing with Assumptions in Product Development
(31:28) Generative AI in Discovery Process
(38:57) Outcome vs. Output Focused Approaches
(42:10) Skills for Outcome-Driven Teams
(45:05) Product Talk
(54:40) Sprint Questions
(56:10) Release notes
Join hosts Tojal and Brito on the Product Weekend Podcast as they explore the crucial role of entrepreneurial thinking in product management with Tanja Lau, a trailblazer in educational innovation and the founder of Product Academy.
In this insightful episode, Tanja shares her unique journey from studying literature to leading product management education, highlighting how creativity and strategic thinking intersect in the tech industry. Learn how understanding business viability and fostering a culture of continuous learning and leadership can propel product professionals to new heights. From Tanja's transition to pioneering educational models to the evolution of learning in product management, this episode is filled with valuable lessons on cultivating the entrepreneurial mindset necessary to thrive in today's dynamic market.
Tune in to be inspired by Tanja's impactful approaches to education and leadership in product management. Don't miss this engaging exploration into developing the skills that define successful product leaders.
Learn more about the Product Academy:
https://www.productacademy.ch/
Learn more about the Product Weekend and join our events:
https://www.theproductweekend.com/
Timestamps:
(0:00) Though times call for Viability
(1:00) Welcome to Episode 14
(2:25) Favourite weekend
(2:55) Tanja’s introduction
(5:07) What is the Product Academy
(13:20) Curation vs À la carte
(15:07) The curriculum of the Product Academy
(19:34) What changed along the way
(23:41) The importance of Continuous Learning
(29:03) How the Academy has changed lives
(31:57) Talking about failures publicly
(33:10) How to integrate Continuous Learning into a busy schedule
(38:12) What traits should a Product Leader have
(42:36) The importance of Mentors
(47:36) The most relevant skills for Product Managers in the next 5 years (besides AI)
(50:28) Advice for new PMs
(51:33) Sprint questions
(53:29) Release notes
In this insightful episode of the Product Weekend Podcast, hosts Tojal and Brito engage with special guest Itamar Gilad, renowned author of 'Evidence Guided.' Itamar shares his transformative journey from an engineering background to a pioneering product management coach, advocating for an evidence-guided approach to product development.
Delving into the GIST framework, Itamar breaks down the essence of Goals, Ideas, Steps, and Tasks in crafting impactful products. The trio explore the significance of customer empathy, the challenges of adopting evidence-based practices in different organizational settings, and the thrilling potential of emerging product management trends.
Whether you're a junior PM or a senior Product Leader, this episode offers valuable insights into achieving product excellence through disciplined, evidence-guided methodologies.
Find more about Itamar and his latest book:
Learn more about the Product Weekend:
https://theproductweekend.com/
Timestamps:
(0:00) Episode 13 - Itamar Gilad
(01:34) Itamar's introduction
(03:10) Low tolerance for BS
(05:12) Basis of the GIST Framework
(06:42) North Star Metric and Top Business Metric
(10:23) The Confidence-meter
(16:14) Testing ideas and MVPs
(21:15) Tasks and Product Backlog
(31:34) Moving from trusting opinions to evidence-guided
(35:11) Implementation of the GIST framework
(41:58) Implementing GIST in a startup vs corporate
(46:46) Itamar's future ventures
(47:48) Sprint questions
(51:18) Release Notes
Join hosts Tojal and Moita on the Product Weekend Podcast as they explore the innovative world of Product-Led Growth (PLG) with Ben Williams, also known as the Product-Led Geek. In this enlightening episode, Ben, a seasoned product and growth expert, unravels the intricacies of PLG strategies and shares his journey and insights from over two decades in the field.
Discover how to harness the power of PLG to solve meaningful problems with elegant solutions that users love and advocate for. From discussing the evolution of PLG in B2B SaaS companies to revealing practical challenges and solutions in implementing PLG frameworks, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Whether you're a budding product manager or a seasoned professional, tune in to gain a deeper understanding of building and scaling user-centric products that drive sustainable growth. Don't miss this deep dive into the tactics that shape successful product strategies in today's competitive landscape.
Learn more about Ben and follow his newsletter:
Learn more about the Product Weekend and join our events:
https://www.theproductweekend.com/
Timestamps:
(0:00) PMF first, then PLG
(0:56) Welcome to Episode 12
(2:29) Favourite weekend
(3:12) Ben’s introduction
(3:36) What is Product-Led Growth
(5:05) How did you became a proponent of PLG
(9:28) What’s wrong with Saled-led Growth
(12:01) How PLG evolved over time
(14:01) Overcoming a big PLG challenge
(16:36) Cultivating the right PLG culture
(19:28) Setting the stage for success
(24:44) Identifying Growth Loops
(30:09) Specific examples of Growth Loops
(34:34) Balancing quality and quantity of Growth Loops
(37:10) Going from Sales-Led to Product-Led
(39:17) Avoiding friction when adding PLG on top of PLS
(42:47) The keys to User Onboarding in PLG
(44:11) User Centricity is the present and the future of PM
(46:26) Advices for Startups
(48:05) Sprint questions
(49:50) Release notes
Join us for another Product Weekend Podcast hit! We had the privilege of hosting Büşra in a really special episode! Büşra shared her comprehensive insights on the journey of product management from classic to its current state in the tech world, her view over the different bubbles that need to coexist in our professional world and also dived on mastering product discovery and understanding the importance for the business as well of a well made discovery!
To know more about Büşra: https://www.busra.co/
Find out more about Product Weekend: https://theproductweekend.com/
Timestamps:
(0:00) Highlights & Intro
(3:23) Exploring the evolution of Product Management
(5:36) The clash between Classical and Tech Product Management
(12:40) The Agile, Product and Lean Startup bubbles
(20:38) The future of Tech Product Management
(23:42) Unpacking Product Discovery
(25:25) The role of UX Researchers in Product Discovery
(34:39) Navigate team dynamics and outsourcing
(40:49) Release Notes