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Path2Product's Mission is to bridge the gap in product management experience for aspiring product managers, so the Lessons In Product Management podcast is here to support that effort, as well as provide valuable insights to existing PMs and PM leaders.

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How PMs Can Improve Working & Communicating with Engineers w/ Paul Lunow, Head of Technology and Innovation at XU Sustainable 27:54

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Lessons in Product Management - Working & Communicating with Engineers Guest: Paul Lunow Host: John Doe Episode Duration: ~28 min [00:00 - 01:37] Introduction John welcomes Paul Lunow to the podcast. Paul previously hosted John on Product and Cake . Background on Paul’s 20-year career in tech. [01:37 - 04:05] Paul’s Background in Product & Engineering Started in Berlin as a web developer, grew an agency to 30 people. Founded Nepos, a startup building a tablet for elderly users. Moved to eBay to experience corporate innovation. Now Head of Innovation & Technology at XU Group, building a B2B learning platform. [04:05 - 06:45] The Role of AI in Learning Platforms Discusses AI’s role in education. AI is a tool for augmentation, not a replacement for learning. [06:45 - 10:38] How Product Managers Can Work Better with Engineers The importance of psychological safety in teams. Engineers need a space to fail, ask questions, and collaborate. Great product managers create environments of trust. [10:38 - 14:46] How Much Tech Knowledge Should a PM Have? PMs don’t need to code but must deeply understand the product . The worst thing: a PM who pretends to know coding but doesn’t use the product. PMs should be the first to log in daily and experience the product firsthand. [14:46 - 18:08] Anti-Patterns: What Drives Engineers Crazy Overworked and stressed PMs create pressure and disconnection. Avoid last-minute changes and unclear expectations. Balance deep work vs. reactive work —don’t just respond to messages all day. [18:08 - 22:26] Managing Workload as a PM Split work into offense (strategic work) and defense (reactive tasks) . Prioritize one key task per day instead of juggling everything at once. Time-box meetings and avoid unnecessary stakeholder discussions. [22:26 - 24:59] How PMs Can Earn Engineers’ Trust Be a sparring partner , not just a requirement-pusher. Never throw engineers under the bus— own decisions as a team . A PM should always support and defend shipped features . [24:59 - 27:36] Final Thoughts & Paul’s Work Mistakes happen—focus on developing strong personal values as a PM. Paul’s new novel about an engineer in Big Tech (available in German). Connect with Paul on LinkedIn. [27:36 - 28:00] Closing Remarks Subscribe to Product and Cake & Lessons in Product Management . See you next week!…

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Post-Launch PM with Megan Shulby - Assoc. Director of Technical Product Management @ AT&T 26:33

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Podcast Summary: Megan Shulby on Post-Launch Product ManagementIntroduction & Megan’s Background 01:24 - 02:01 – Megan Shulby is introduced; she and John connected via LinkedIn due to her content on underrated product management topics. 02:01 - 04:39 – Megan shares her journey from Hollywood entertainment (e.g., The Biggest Loser ) to digital marketing, leading to product management. She pursued graduate studies in Information Systems and Marketing to gain technical expertise. 04:40 - 05:47 – She discusses how her media background, especially storytelling, plays a role in product management by aligning teams and ensuring a human-centered approach. 05:48 - 08:59 – Megan emphasizes the importance of balancing technical and interpersonal skills in product management. While technical foundations are necessary, storytelling is key in aligning stakeholders, engineering, and sales. 09:00 - 11:37 – Discussion on the differences between film production and software development, highlighting the lack of post-launch iteration in film versus continuous improvement in software. 11:38 - 13:51 – John and Megan discuss how B2B product teams can adopt a controlled introduction approach similar to film test screenings, mitigating reputational risk through phased rollouts. 13:52 - 16:24 – Megan explains why post-launch is critical, yet often overlooked. Many PMs shift focus to new features rather than optimizing existing ones. 16:25 - 17:22 – Importance of tracking feature success post-launch, ensuring shipped products meet their intended impact. 17:23 - 19:46 – Key elements of post-launch management: stakeholder alignment (sales, customer support, finance), defining success metrics, and monitoring usage. 19:47 - 22:32 – Importance of measurement and data tracking, with a focus on ensuring product success metrics are defined pre-launch and monitored post-launch. 22:33 - 25:49 – Challenges in data collection, particularly in "digital adaptive" businesses transitioning from legacy systems, making it difficult to track clear success indicators. 25:50 - End – Key lesson: Not all businesses have perfect data, and product managers must work with what’s available, making informed correlations where necessary. Connect with Megan on LinkedIn Join us on Path2Product to gain hands-on product management experience and build a PM Portfolio to land your first PM job!…

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Will Gen AI Consolidate the PM and UX Roles? 15:04

6 weeks temu15:04

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Episode Summary: In this episode, John Fontenot explores a thought-provoking topic: the potential consolidation of Product Management (PM) and User Experience (UX) roles due to advancements in Generative AI. He examines the overlap between these two disciplines, the evolving responsibilities of PMs and UX designers, and how organizations may react to increased efficiency through AI. Key Takeaways: 1. Understanding the Unique Roles of PM and UX Designer (00:25 - 02:32) PMs focus on business objectives, prioritization, roadmaps, stakeholder management, and go-to-market strategies. UX designers specialize in information architecture, interaction design, prototyping, and usability testing. Despite distinct roles, there is a significant overlap, particularly in customer research, solution ideation, and user flow testing. 2. Will AI Eliminate the Need for Both Roles? (02:35 - 06:50) AI can increase efficiency, but does it replace UX or PM roles entirely? Many organizations underutilize UX designers, treating them primarily as visual designers. AI efficiency gains should ideally allow both roles to focus on higher-level strategic work rather than replacing either. 3. The Risk of Role Consolidation (06:55 - 09:25) Companies with limited UX investment might see AI as an opportunity to eliminate UX roles, shifting responsibilities to PMs. Similarly, strategic UX professionals who engage with stakeholders and business objectives could replace PMs in certain organizations. PMs focused only on execution (e.g., writing JIRA tickets) may find their roles at risk in the future. 4. The Need for Cross-Skilling (09:30 - 13:40) PMs should develop UX skills (e.g., using Figma, understanding usability principles) to become better collaborators and future-proof their careers. UX designers should engage more in strategy, business alignment, and product thinking to solidify their role. Organizations benefit when both disciplines embrace AI efficiencies while maintaining their unique expertise. 5. Future-Proofing Your Career (13:40 - End) PMs and UX designers should leverage AI as a tool rather than fearing replacement. Developing cross-functional skills ensures career longevity and adaptability. A collaborative approach leads to better business outcomes and personal career growth. Final Thoughts: John concludes by urging PMs and UX designers to embrace AI-driven efficiencies while strengthening their core competencies. By adapting and evolving, professionals in both fields can safeguard their careers and contribute more effectively to their organizations. Resources Mentioned: Interaction Design Foundation Courses Path2Product Connect with Us: LinkedIn: John Fontenot Twitter: @productfont Instagram: @product.font Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review.…

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How can PMs survive getting stuck in a waterfall 13:02

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In this episode of Lessons in Product Management , host John Fontenot tackles a listener's question: How can a product manager succeed in a waterfall environment? He acknowledges that while Agile is often the preferred framework, many industries and organizations still operate in waterfall models, making adaptability key. Fontenot offers two approaches: The Ideal Scenario – Where leadership is open to change, product managers can integrate discovery into waterfall planning by validating key assumptions upfront, treating specifications as hypotheses rather than rigid plans, and advocating for continuous learning. The Less-than-Ideal Scenario – When change is difficult, PMs should still find ways to gather feedback on in-flight projects, document assumptions, and leverage data to push for iterative improvements. His key message: Regardless of methodology, success lies in how PMs use the time between releases to refine strategies and make data-driven decisions. If you're an aspiring PM looking to gain real, hands-on product management experience OR if you're a current PM looking to augment your current experience in other domains, come join us at Path2Product where you'll solve real problems from real users of real products.…

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Why the pressure to constantly ship new features? 16:55

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Do you feel constantly pressured to ship new features? Do you get the space you need for proper discovery? Most Product Managers feel this pressure, and I was recently asked on LinkedIn why this is the case. What about our company cultures or human nature drives this desire for more new stuff? In this episode, I attempt to break down the top 3 reasons why I believe Product culture drives outputs over outcomes, even we say we want the opposite. Linkedin Post If you're looking to get your shot at a job in product management and not sure how to get the experience you need to make that leap, come join us on Path2Product where over 1,200 aspiring PMs are not only learning what the job is really like, but they are gaining hands-on experience and developing their portfolio to stand out in the job market.…

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Why the best Product Managers are NOT perfectionists 6:14

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On today's Lesson in Product Management, this one is for the perfectionists out there. If you consider yourself a "creative" or an artist, you might be tempted to hide your work until you deem it "perfect" - but that could be hurting you more than you know. On this episode we break down why perfectionism hurts you and those around you and ultimately will set you back in your career and the progress you seek to make for customers. If you're looking to get into product management but lack the years of experience you need to get in, look no further than Path2Product where we help you bridge the gap in product management experience, build a portfolio to prove your skills and prepare you for interviews and empower you to hit the ground running once you land that first PM job.…

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Why product marketers hate product managers 11:02

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It's easy to get overly focused on "doing your job" as a product manager. Unfortunately, we risk taking too narrow of a view of what our job actually is. When it comes to working with PMMs (product marketing managers), it's no different. And it's about time we start treating them like partners rather than someone we throw releases over the wall to and expect them to make our products sell. If you're looking to get into product management and want the training and experience you need to get there, join us at Path2Product where we bridge the gap in product management experience for aspiring product managers.…

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Why "leaning into your strengths as a PM" is a trap 9:04

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Some of the greatest leaders and leadership authors have given the advice to "Lean into your strengths." This idea makes sense in some instances. In other cases, it can handicap your career and growth trajectory. If you want to get into product management and challenge yourself to gain much needed PM experience, join a growing community of 1,000+ aspiring product managers on Path2Product where we bridge the gap of product management experience for aspiring PMs.…

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Leading Product in regulated industries with Bob Ainsbury, Chief Product Officer at Granicus 30:10

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On today’s episode, I got to chat with Bob Ainsbury, Chief Product Officer at Granicus. Bob is a long-time Product leader who has had a winding journey from engineering to sales and marketing leadership to leading strategy and now in the C-suite as a Product executive. For most of Bob’s career, he’s been in highly regulated spaces like Healthcare and government. On today’s episode, we dive into Bob’s experience in leading product in regulated industries and cover a bunch of fun topics such as: Privacy and Ethical Considerations in Government Technology AI and Machine Learning Trends in Government What it’s like Leading Product in Regulated Spaces Compliance and Product Ethics The Future of AI and ML in Government and so much more This episode is jam-packed and we cover a lot of ground in 30 minutes, so sit back, relax, and enjoy these lessons in product management.…

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Creating win/win relationships with your stakeholders 10:23

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What is your relationship like with your stakeholders? If you're not treating them like partners, I can promise you it's not great. In this episode, we share how to build great relationships with your "stakeholders" and create win/win relationships that stop making stakeholders feel like blockers to your desired progress. If you're looking to get into product management, join us at ⁠Path2Product⁠ to get the knowledge, experience, and coaching you need to make that transition and accelerate your path to product management!…

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When process kills progress - a story about Scrum 8:04

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On today's lesson in product management, John Fontenot shares a recent story about his experience working in a Scrum shop and how the rigid interpretation of Scrum almost killed his ability to ship a critical integration on time. If you're interested in entering product management and want to gain the hands-on experience you need to make that leap, join us at Path2Product and start earning much-needed experience today.…

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Bring me problems. Don't bring me solutions. 9:34

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The difference between regular managers and product managers... Regular manager: "Don't bring me problems. Bring me solutions!" Product Manager: "Don't bring me solutions. Bring me problems" It's our job to care more about the problem driving the request for a solution than the solution itself. But it can be hard navigating those conversations with large customers or senior stakeholders. On this lesson in product management, we discuss this reality and practical tips for dealing with it. If you enjoy the episode, consider leaving a rating and a review and hit that follow or subscribe button so you never miss an episode. If you're an aspiring PM looking to break into this challenging job market, Path2Product has you covered. We help you get the hands-on experience, coaching, and interview prep you need to land more interviews and your first role in product management.…

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Should product managers have side projects while employed? 20:35

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Key Takeaways Side projects offer valuable experience for aspiring PMs and an outlet for creativity/ownership for employed PMs Benefits include mental health, skill development, and potential innovation Time management and prioritizing core job responsibilities are crucial when pursuing side projects Companies like Google (20% time) demonstrate the value of fostering entrepreneurial creativity in employees Topics: The Broken Talent Acquisition Process in Product Management Benefits of Side Projects for Aspiring PMs Advantages of side projects for Employed PMs Potential Downsides and Ethical Considerations Company Culture and Innovation…

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The tension between research and shipping products 38:26

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Hello and welcome in to another episode of Lessons in Product Management, I’m your host, John Fontenot, and on today’s episode I have Paul Turaew on to talk about his journey into product management and we riff on a number of topics in research. Paul’s a long-time PM, having held a variety of Sr. IC and Director of Product Management roles in Healthcare. Some of the topics we cover on today’s episode include the tension between research and shipping products, what’s the “MVP” of research, changing the culture and perception of research inside of organizations, and so much more. This episode is longer than normal and entirely worth it, so listen to the end, hit that subscribe or follow button, and enjoy the episode! If you're looking to accelerate your path into product management, join us on Path2Product to get hands-on experience, build a shareable portfolio project, and network with like-minded professionals. Outline: 0:00-2:00 - Episode Intro 2:01-5:40 - Paul’s Intro and Journey into Product Management 5:41-13:40 - A big myth about product managers and being technical 13:40-23:35 - The tension between research and shipping products 23:35-27:10 - What should anchor research objectives and activities 27:11-32:20 - The “MVP of Research” 32:21-36:00 - Successfully presenting research findings and insights 36:01-39:00 - Changing the culture and perception of research 39:00-39:29 - Outro…

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How to conduct research for internal products with Stephanie Jerome - Product Manager at Okoya 24:16

28 weeks temu24:16

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On today’s episode, I got to speak with Stephanie Jerome, Product Manager at Akoya. Stephanie has a ton of experience managing internal products, and that was the focus of our conversation today. Stephanie also shared how she got her start in product management and lessons she’s learned along the way. If you’re managing or considering managing internal products or looking to get your first shot at a PM job, this is a great episode to check out! If you're looking to get into product management, you can get credible PM experience today at Path2Product If you need a free and powerful tool to organize and manage your research and insights, try out ResearchRepo for free today Outline: 0:00-0:35 - Episode Intro 0:35-6:50 - Stephanie’s Path to product management 6:50-8:10 - Stephanie’s experience with internal product management 8:10-10:55 - Key differences PMing internal products vs customer-facing products 10:55-15:10 - Biases and assumptions in internal research 15:10-18:30 - Using internal tools for internal tools (meta, I know) 18:30-21:50 - GTM and Customer Success for internal products 21:50-23:16 - Stephanie’s final thoughts on research for internal products 23:16-24:16 - Outro…

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