Communication is the Answer with Francesca Cortesi

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Product Weekend Podcast

Product Weekend

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The Product Weekend Podcast is dedicated to empowering individuals in product management and those making the transition. While seasoned professionals will find value in our remarkable guest lineup, our primary focus is on providing essential support and insights for those newer to the field. We've felt the pain of uncertainty and lack of guidance, which is why we're here. Consider our guests as your remote mentors, ready to inspire with their experiences. Tune in bi-weekly for episodes featuring experienced professionals across the product spectrum.

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Communication is the Answer with Francesca Cortesi

Product Weekend Podcast

44 minutes 38 seconds

9 months ago

Communication is the Answer with Francesca Cortesi

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