Product with Panash is your regular product management rendezvous with leaders and operators across Europe and beyond to learn about their craft, how they built successful products and unpack the frameworks and secrets they’ve used in delivering growth for their businesses.
Product <> Marketing Therapy | Jennifer Montague (Onomondo, Dixa)
#30: Ever wondered what it's like to be in the midst of clashing marketing, sales and product departments? Jennifer Montague, with her wealth of experience across these fields, joins me to discuss the unsightly silos that can form and how it's like a game of hot potato nobody wants to play. We dive deep into the heart of these divisions and brainstorm strategies to dismantle these barriers to refocus on what really matters – the customer. From developing an acquisition workforce that truly represents each department to understanding the nuances of customer journeys, our conversation is a treasure trove of insights.
As our conversation progresses, we shift gears to discuss fostering growth and collaboration. We discover together the power of an intriguing term - NetNew MRR, and how it can be harnessed to attract customers by creating a tiering system. Jennifer shares her perspective on how product teams can gauge the impact of their work on the company's overall success. We also touch upon the art of communicating missed opportunities to those in power.
As we near the end, we address the elephant in the room – the fear of trying and failing. We share our experiences and lessons from mistakes we've made, emphasizing on the importance of sharing these stories with others. We talk about the global phenomenon - Fuckup Nights, as a platform to admit mistakes and grow from them. As we wrap up our enlightening conversation, Jennifer and I exchange our favorite books and meals, and I throw in a recommendation for a great spot to get Korean food in Copenhagen. Our conversation is a journey of exploration and growth, and we invite you to join us in breaking down the silos that exist in any organization.
Where to find Jennifer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermontague/
Jen's podcast: Marketing Corner (https://open.spotify.com/show/0vK7k7PPBLPLtvvNjWbaga?si=e860e67710bb41f0)
Where to find Axel
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axelsooriah/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/axelsooriah/)
About Panash
We provide training and coaching programs to help product professionals unlock their true potential and become high performers.
You can learn more about our programs here: https://www.panash.io/ (https://www.panash.io/)
Our blog contains articles and free resources on key topics for product managers and leaders.
Check it out here: https://collection.panash.io/ (https://collection.panash.io/)
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Show notes and highlights
(0:00:04) - Breaking Down Silos Between Departments
(0:08:38) - Improving Collaboration Between Marketing and Sales
(0:15:58) - Strategies for Growth and Collaboration
(0:21:00) - Product Led Growth and IoT Expansion
(0:33:37) - Trying, Failing, and Sharing's Power
(0:38:35) - Career Advice and Deserted Island Choices
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18 Jun 2023
The craft of product: a US vs. EU perspective | James Routledge (Converge, Product Land, Harper)
#29: How do you measure your growth as a product manager and accelerate your career? Join me and my guest, James Routledge, VP Product at Converge, as we share our insights and experiences in product management, focusing on the importance of execution and learning rates.
James's background in engineering, venture capital, and entrepreneurship has shaped his unique perspectives on product management and career growth.
We also discuss the differences between product management in Europe and the US, diving into aspects such as culture, history, and varying approaches to success and failure.
James highlights the significance of collaboration between product managers and engineers, offering valuable advice on how European product managers can maximize value by focusing on the rate of execution and learning.
Together, we explore the importance of creating safe spaces for product leaders to take meaningful risks, share their failures, and grow from their experiences.
In our conversation, we uncover strategies and practices for continuous learning and career acceleration. Reflecting on his own journey, James emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, seeking feedback from trusted sources, and taking calculated risks.
Where to find James
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesroutledge/
Website:
Where to find Axel
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axelsooriah/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/axelsooriah/)
About Panash
We provide training and coaching programs to help product professionals unlock their true potential and become high performers.
You can learn more about our programs here: https://www.panash.io/ (https://www.panash.io/)
Our blog contains articles and free resources on key topics for product managers and leaders.
Check it out here: https://collection.panash.io/ (https://collection.panash.io/)
Referenced in this episode:
Show notes and highlights
(00:31) Performance and Intolerance in Product Management (41 Seconds)
(03:05) Product Management in Europe vs. US (65 Seconds)
(07:39) US Entrepreneurial Bias for Action (66 Seconds)
(12:33) US vs European Workplace Cultures (72 Seconds)
(20:26) Product Management Metrics and Growth (61 Seconds)
(24:57) Developing a Goal Setting Framework (94 Seconds)
(29:00) Measuring Success With Metrics and Movement (56 Seconds)
(32:11) Customer Focus in Construction Industry (104 Seconds)
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11 Jun 2023
How to build a community of practice | Petra Wille (Strong Product People)
#28: In this insightful episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Petra Wille, an independent product leadership coach and author of Strong Product People. We discuss the benefits and importance of creating a product community of practice, which can help product leads free up time and focus on people development. Listen in as Petra shares her research on this topic, including interviews and a survey of over 100 people, and learn how such communities can help product people experience mastery, share best practices, and support onboarding.
We also explore the significance of psychological safety in product teams and the role of vulnerability in strong leadership. Petra explains how to encourage reflection and continuous learning in teams, even when budgets are limited, and the importance of contributing to the larger product community.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into creating an environment where everyone can feel safe and secure, allowing for diversity and growth in the workplace.
Finally, we discuss the challenges of transitioning from individual contributor to product leader and the essential human skills needed for a successful transition. Petra shares her advice on giving feedback, creating clarity of thought, and mastering the art of non-violent communication.
Tune in to learn more about the components of effective product leadership and how to foster a strong product culture through feedback and communication.
Where to find Petra
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-wille-b8b1329/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-wille-b8b1329/)
Website: https://www.petra-wille.com/ (https://www.petra-wille.com/)
Where to find Axel
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axelsooriah/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/axelsooriah/)
About Panash
We provide training and coaching programs to help product professionals unlock their true potential and become high performers.
You can learn more about our programs here: https://www.panash.io/ (https://www.panash.io/)
Our blog contains articles and free resources on key topics for product managers and leaders.
Check it out here: https://collection.panash.io/ (https://collection.panash.io/)
Referenced in this episode:
Joff Redfern (A Better Shipyard - Joff Redfern on The Product Experience)
Show notes and highlights
(0:00:00) Building Successful Product Communities of Practice
(0:11:35) Learning, Contribution, and Psychological Safety
(0:15:24) Product Leadership and Psychological Safety
(0:26:39) Leadership Skills
(0:31:45) Feedback for Strong Product Cultures
(0:43:33) Recommendations, Accelerators, and Product at Heart
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