Ruthless Prioritization: Drew Falkman on How Agile Teams Really Move Faster
The Product Guy
AUGUST 8, 2025
Too many agile teams mistake movement for momentum. Backlogs get longer, everyone is busy, but the product is not moving forward.
523: #1 change to make OKRs work for you – with Ben Lamorte
Product Innovation Educators
JANUARY 20, 2025
He co-authored Objectives and Key Results: Driving Focus, Alignment, and Engagement and authored The OKRs Field Book. This outcome-focused approach helps teams stay aligned on what truly matters while maintaining the agility to adjust their approach based on real results. You can find the others in his book.
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Why Your User Stories Are Killing Product Usability
Product Management University
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Here are two things you won’t find in any agile book or agile training course that’ll complete your user stories, simplify design and improve product usability. What’s Missing From the Textbook Agile User Story? As a [role], I want [goal] so that [benefit]. Can you guess what’s missing?
Y Oslo 2024: When It Comes to Discovery, Something is Better Than Nothing
Product Talk
DECEMBER 18, 2024
A lot of people, since my book has come out, have interpreted my book as a product management book. Defining Continuous Discovery: Setting a Clear Benchmark In my book that came out in May of 2021, I decided to define continuous discovery. This comes from the Agile Manifesto , reducing our batch sizes.
Evolving Product Processes—Focusing on Principles and Flexibility
The Product Guy
JANUARY 24, 2025
Adapting with Agility: The importance of simplicity and collaboration over complex systems. Common Pitfalls in Product Teams: How teams can fall into delivery or process traps. Customer Insights vs. Assumptions: How to ensure true customer obsession drives decisions.
527: The truth behind “CEO of the Product” – with Francesca Cortesi
Product Innovation Educators
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Keep learning and adapting their approach as contexts change While books and frameworks provide valuable guidance, success comes from understanding your specific context and adapting best practices accordingly. Focus on facilitating good decisions rather than making all decisions 3. Build collaborative relationships across the organization 4.
The Daily Developer Connection—Key to Great Product Management
The Product Guy
JANUARY 3, 2025
In this episode of “Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success,” Garrett Lang explains why daily communication with developers is crucial for product managers.
Session Recordings 101: Definition, Use Cases, and Best Practices
Userpilot
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
This immediate feedback enables you to stay agile and make improvements on the fly after you release the feature. If you’d like to learn more about session recordings in Userpilot, book the demo! How do you analyze session recordings? Here’s a session replay analysis process that you can replicate for your company.
The Hardest Lesson—Fail Fast and Validate Early
The Product Guy
DECEMBER 6, 2024
In this episode of “ Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success ,” Drew Falkman shares the toughest lesson hes learned in product management: the importance of failing fast.
Why great AI products are all about the data | Shaun Clowes (CPO Confluent, ex-Salesforce, Atlassian)
Lenny Rachitsky
DECEMBER 29, 2024
He was also the first head of growth at Atlassian, where he led product for Jira Agile and built the first-ever B2B growth team.
Making Continuous Discovery Work for You: The SPICEY Approach
Product Talk
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
In her keynote at Y Oslo , Teresa put it this way: My book has habits in the title. Heres how Teresa explained it in a conversation with Product Talk coach Hope Gurion : Theres this tenet from the Agile Manifesto thats really important, which is that each team owns the way they work and theyre constantly iterating on it to make it better.
Top customer experience (CX) influencers in software and tech you should follow
Alchemer Mobile
AUGUST 12, 2025
Greg Kihlstrom – The Agile Brand A familiar face atop global influencer lists, Greg Kihlstrom is the voice behind The Agile Brand and a steady advocate for tech-forward, human-centered CX. His focus on digital transformation and agile thinking gives tech teams the tools to stay nimble and scalable. Bestselling author.
The Data Skill Gap: What Product Managers Must Master in 2025
The Product Guy
JULY 16, 2025
Product managers are now expected to be not only customer-obsessed but also data-fluent. In this episode, Jenna Gaudio shares essential insights on how modern PMs must evolve their skillsets to handle massive data flows, navigate regulations, and responsibly craft intelligent product experiences.
Mentorship That Moves the Needle: How to Actually Support PM Growth
The Product Guy
AUGUST 1, 2025
Most mentorship fails before it even begins. Product managers show up with problems, mentors show up with solutions, and both walk away unchanged. In this candid conversation, Harpal Singh, CPO-in-Residence at Rothschild & Co, shares how he broke that pattern and built a mentorship model that actually works.
Software Bugs Are Expensive: How Session Replays Help You Spot and Fix Them Fast
Userpilot
JANUARY 20, 2025
If you're in an agile development environment, you must move quickly to build a stellar product. Book a demo today and see Userpilot in action! I got annoyed and left the signup process halfway through while searching for alternatives. Wasted time on bug reproduction and fixes The software development process is lengthy.
From Bias to Better Leadership: Harpal Singh on Self-Awareness and Team Growth
The Product Guy
JUNE 24, 2025
Product managers are often praised for high standards, but what happens when those standards cause more harm than good? In this episode, Harpal Singh reflects on the tough leadership lessons he’s learned, from navigating hiring bias to managing across cultures and growth stages.
Focus on Product, Not Process: Why New PMs Need to Protect Their Role
The Product Guy
JULY 25, 2025
When stepping into a new product team, it’s easy to fall into the trap of proving yourself by owning everything , including responsibilities that shouldn’t fall on you.
Why Hybrid Product Managers Are the Future of Product Management in 2025
The Product Manager Coach Blog
APRIL 30, 2025
Book a free call with me to explore how I can support you through this transition. Book a free consultation to see how coaching could accelerate your hybrid PM evolution. Then, if you want a strategic partner to help you translate those skills into impact (and opportunities), book a free call with me. What About AI?
When a collaboration is not a collaboration
UX Planet
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
This focus on short-term solutions aligns well with the belief in agile and continuous deliverywe need to deliver quickly and provide user value. Last but not least, in customer-oriented and agile teams, decision-making criteria are often narrowed down for efficiency to a single question: What business value does this bring to the customer?
Mastering Communication—The Key to Product Management Influence
The Product Guy
APRIL 5, 2025
In this episode of “Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success,” Jenna Gaudio highlights the importance of communication in product management. She explains how understanding different communication languages and emotional cues helps product managers influence decisions and gain team alignment.
Letting Go of Perfectionism—Learning to Prioritize in Product Management
The Product Guy
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
In this episode of “Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success,” Jenna Gaudio shares her journey from being a detail-oriented perfectionist to learning the importance of prioritization in product management.
Creating Productive Tension for High-Performing Teams
The Product Guy
DECEMBER 27, 2024
In this episode of “ Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success ,” Jenna Gaudio explains how product managers can harness tension as a tool to get to the root of issues and keep teams focused on the right goals.
The One Interview Question That Reveals a Candidate’s True Fit
The Product Guy
AUGUST 10, 2025
Hiring a product manager is never just about skills. The right hire will fit your team’s goals, mindset, and way of working. In this episode, we look at one powerful interview question that goes beyond experience to uncover how a candidate thinks, decides, and adapts. This is not about catching someone off guard.
Special: The 7 Knowledge Areas of Product Mastery in 2025 – with Chad McAllister, PhD
Product Innovation Educators
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The book describes the seven knowledge areas that professional product managers, innovators, and leaders must have mastery of. He co-authored Product Development and Management Body of Knowledge: A Guide Book for Product Innovation Training and Certification.
The Ultimate Guide to Embedded Analytics Requirements for 2025
Reveal
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Real-Time Monitoring: From spotting trends to addressing issues before they escalate, real-time analytics unlocks agile decision-making and operational efficiency. Book your personal demo today to find out how Reveal can help! Discover how Reveal can transform your products and empower your users.
How Maya Brooks Builds Value Through Product Philosophy and Feminist Leadership
The Product Guy
JUNE 13, 2025
Product managers often talk about creating value, but few approach it with the clarity and conviction that Maya Brooks brings. In this episode, Maya breaks down the product philosophy that drives iFundWomen and how values like inclusion, community, and empowerment are embedded into every step of the product journey.
Top Product Manager Roles at Data-Driven Companies (+Candidate Spotlight)
Userpilot
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
PM looking for a by-the-book product manager role. Skills AI/ML integration, product strategy, SaaS platforms, data analytics, cross-functional leadership, and agile execution. Skills AI/ML integration, digital product management, business intelligence, go-to-market strategy, data analytics, and agile execution.
21 Product Feedback Software for Collecting Actionable Insights
Userpilot
OCTOBER 31, 2024
If there’s a demo, book this first so that you know what the tool has to offer and how it works before you start exploring it on your own. This feedback-driven approach helps SaaS companies stay agile and customer-focused. If I were you, I’d now sign up for free trials and free plans to try out the tool myself.
A better way to plan, build, and ship products | Ryan Singer (creator of “Shape Up,” early employee at 37signals)
Lenny Rachitsky
MARCH 30, 2025
What you’ll learn: Why traditional Agile and Scrum methods often lead teams into endless cycles of work without meaningful shipping milestones. The “appetite-driven” approach to product development where teams set fixed timeboxes (usually six weeks maximum) and vary the scope instead of expanding timelines.
“Great product leaders steer like sailors, not speedboats”: Lucid CPO Dan Lawyer
airfocus
JUNE 25, 2025
 In a world where the only constant is change, the most effective leaders will be those who can read the wind, trust their keel, and tack with purpose â and the most agile and successful product teams, those that expect and respect the need for action. Here are the 5 best product roadmap software.
The Great Methodology Myth: Why We’ve Been Fighting the Wrong War
Sequent Learning
JUNE 16, 2025
For decades, we’ve been sold a story: “Waterfall bad, Agile good.” Agile is flexible, iterative, modern. Agile’s Dirty Little Secret Don’t get me wrong, the Agile Manifesto says all the right things. But here’s what nobody wants to admit: most Agile teams are terrible at being agile.
How to Present Customer Insights to Product Managers, Engineers, and Executives
Centercode
JUNE 11, 2025
Learn about delta testing Resources By Type ïª Blog ï Ebooks & Guides ï¬ Events & Webinars ï Case Studies ï Podcast ï Community Featured Content The Definitive Guide to Delta Testing What is delta testing and how are tech leaders using it to deliver customer insights throughout agile development?
How to Build a Beta Test Support Plan (+ SLA Tips and Checklist)
Centercode
JUNE 24, 2025
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Persona Development: How to Create Impactful User Profiles
Centercode
JULY 25, 2025
Learn about delta testing Resources By Type ïª Blog ï Ebooks & Guides ï¬ Events & Webinars ï Case Studies ï Podcast Featured Content The Definitive Guide to Delta Testing What is delta testing and how are tech leaders using it to deliver customer insights throughout agile development? Learn more by booking a demo below!
Drew Falkman on Listening Beyond What Customers Ask For
The Product Guy
APRIL 18, 2025
What if building what customers ask for is the reason your product is failing? In this episode, Drew Falkman walks us through the evolution of his product discovery mindsetfrom sketching solutions on a whiteboard with no customer input, to learning (the hard way) why even listening too literally can lead you astray.
Balancing Revenue and Social Impact—Building Products That Serve Users
The Product Guy
MARCH 7, 2025
In this episode of “Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success,” Maya Brooks discusses the balance between creating revenue-focused and socially impactful products. She explains how flexibility in product design supports entrepreneurs through both good times and challenges.
The Search for the Perfect Product Management Tool
The Product Guy
JANUARY 17, 2025
In this episode of “Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success,” Jenna Gaudio discusses her struggles with finding a product management tool that balances both high-level strategy and detailed task management.
WalkMe Mobile Review: Pricing, Features, Pros & Cons
Userpilot
MAY 27, 2025
If you’re looking for something more agile and modern, some alternatives offer similar (or even expanded) capabilities without the enterprise overhead. Agile, no-code implementation: Userpilot is built for speed. While their product is web-based, the same no-code agility extends to mobile apps as well. More Intuitive.
The Mentors Who Shaped My Product Management Journey
The Product Guy
DECEMBER 20, 2024
In this episode of “ Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success, ” Garrett Lang shares his entrepreneurial story, from working at GE to founding PlateRate.
Whatfix Mobile Review: Pricing, Features, Pros & Cons
Userpilot
MAY 27, 2025
Agile, no-code implementation One of the standout features of Userpilot Mobile is its no-code implementation. Book a demo with Userpilot and see how easy it is to build onboarding flows, feature tours, and push notifications, without writing a single line of code. Heres why: 1. More Intuitive. More Transparency.
The Rise of Product Ops—Streamlining Processes for Product Teams
The Product Guy
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
In this episode of “Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success,” Drew Falkman dives into the growing field of product operations (product ops).
From UX to CPO—A Journey Through Product Leadership
The Product Guy
JANUARY 12, 2025
In this episode of “Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success,” Harpal Singh shares his unique career path, starting as a UX designer and evolving into an interim Chief Product Officer.
Letting Go of Perfectionism—Learning to Prioritize in Product Management
The Product Guy
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
In this episode of “Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success,” David Clements highlights the difficulties of managing communication between onshore and offshore teams using collaborative tools like Jira, Confluence, Slack, and Google Suite.
Letting Go of Perfectionism—Learning to Prioritize in Product Management
The Product Guy
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
In this episode of “Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success,” Jenna Gaudio shares her journey from being a detail-oriented perfectionist to learning the importance of prioritization in product management.
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