Insights from an innovative Design-Thinking program Today we are talking about Design Thinking through the lens of a unique new program at the University of Wisconsin that is teaching product design from a multiple-discipline perspective. For example, product design grad students learn UI/UX principles while learning …

[Read more...] about 421: Cross-discipline Design Thinking – with Emily Phelan

How to get out of your organization's routine and create real value - for product managers This episode is sponsored by PDMA, the Product Development and Management Association. PDMA is a global community of professional members whose skills, expertise, and experience power the most recognized and respected innovative …

[Read more...] about 420: Get into the Discovery Zone – with David Matheson, PhD

Tools for building a more collaborative product team - for product managers This episode is sponsored by PDMA, the Product Development and Management Association. PDMA is a global community of professional members whose skills, expertise, and experience power the most recognized and respected innovative companies in …

[Read more...] about 419: Improv to Improve Your Team’s Creativity – with Seth Greenwald

Insights on brand storytelling for product managers Today we are talking about the problem you solve, the value you create, and the difference you make—and not just you specifically but also your organization. Just like you, I have encountered organizations that confuse me—I'm uncertain what they are really about. …

[Read more...] about 418: Telling the product and brand story – with Sarah Panus

A process for improving product roadmapping using Objectives and Key Results - for product managers Today we are talking about roadmaps. Some product people love roadmaps, while a lot hate them. What can make them better? Our guest has had good experience creating roadmaps from objectives and key results (OKRs), and …

[Read more...] about 417: Using roadmaps with OKRs – with Michael Harrison

A framework for digital transformation - for product managers Today we are talking about digital transformation and why it matters to product managers and leaders. Tim Bottke is an Associate Professor of Practice in Digital Transformation at SDA Bocconi School of Management in Milan, Italy. He is also a Senior …

[Read more...] about 416: Digital transformation of product projects – with Tim Bottke, PhD

How product leaders can drive purpose and belonging This episode is sponsored by PDMA, the Product Development and Management Association. PDMA is a global community of professional members whose skills, expertise, and experience power the most recognized and respected innovative companies in the world. PDMA is the …

[Read more...] about 415: Reimagining engagement in product development and management – with Brad Shuck, PhD

How product managers can align stakeholders on product projects Today we are talking about the need for product leaders to manage stakeholders and the associated challenges this creates. Aligning the perspectives of stakeholders on a product project is desirable as well as difficult. Helping us with this difficult …

[Read more...] about 414: Stakeholder management for product leaders – with Bruce McCarthy

How product managers can go beyond the obvious in VOC PDMA invited me to their conference, which was in Orlando, Florida, to interview some of their speakers. This speaker spoke on The Key to Successful Voice of the Customer (VOC) in Agile Teams. This episode is sponsored by PDMA, the Product Development and …

[Read more...] about 413: The Key to Successful VOC in Agile Teams – with Kristyn Corrigan

How product managers can build authentic confidence Today we are talking about how to unleash confidence. As product professionals, we need authentic confidence. Joining us is Dr. Joan Rosenberg, a cutting-edge psychologist known for her work in communication, confidence, resilience, authenticity, and grief. She is …

[Read more...] about 412: Five keys to unlock your confidence – with Dr. Joan Rosenberg