How product managers can find a new angle on problems and be better problem solvers One of the most powerful tools available to product managers and innovators is, wait for it… reframing! We use it in two primary ways. First, to help us solve the right problem. Second, to take an existing innovation and apply it …
Interviews/Podcast
TEI 274: The mindset product managers need to breakthrough barriers – with Dana Wilde
Train your brain for success in product management What is holding you back from greater success, from achieving what you want, from getting what you deserve? Now, this is not an infomercial for some new self-help fad. Instead, it is a grounded discussion about how you are holding yourself back and how to change that …
TEI 273: How to find product opportunities, trends, and mega trends – with Jeremy Gutsche
A framework for product managers to create the future There are different types of product managers. Not all product managers think they are building the future, but if they don't do it, who will? I think product managers are the best equipped for building the future, but that can sound like a daunting …
TEI 272: How to create fearless innovation in your organization – with Alex Goryachev
Four case studies in innovation for product managers I enjoy learning about innovation and product management from companies that have been successful with it. I have investigated some success case studies in the past about LEGO, Wikipedia, IKEA, TripAdvisor, and Dyson. These and others are also used by our guest to …
TEI 271 Flashback: How product managers look & sound like leaders – with Tom Henschel
I'm sharing the most-listened-to episode since starting this podcast. It's one you don't want to miss and if you've heard it before, it is great to hear again. It was originally episode 137. ----------------------------- Learn the look and sound of leadership, using a simple 4-part system for Sorting and Labeling …
The primary responsibilities for an organization are product management and innovation. They deliver value to customers. They're also exciting responsibilities for those properly equipped. That is my job - equipping product managers and innovators. 