181. Effective Design & Empowered Teams (w/Scot Przybylski)

Product Coffee

In this episode of Product Coffee, Kevin Gentry interviews Scott Bilski, a seasoned designer and product manager with extensive experience in UX and product design. Scott discusses his journey from graphic design to UX design, his work with notable companies like Dish Network and Pivotal Labs, and the challenges and strategies involved in transforming traditional product teams into empowered, collaborative units. He shares insights on change management, the critical role of design in product development, and the importance of innovation and psychological safety within teams. Scott highlights specific examples of successful transformations and innovations in product design and development, offering valuable advice on managing relationships, fostering accountability, and driving organizational change.

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Timeline:

00:00 Introduction to Product Coffee

00:27 Meet Scott: A Journey in Product Design

01:08 Transitioning to UX and Product Management

02:39 Challenges in Organizational Change

04:56 Implementing Agile and Change Management

06:56 Design's Strategic Importance

08:35 Wins from Design and Usability Improvements

11:27 Building Effective Product Teams

14:12 Facilitating Design Critiques and Psychological Safety

16:13 Fostering Innovation in Product Development

21:21 Empowered Teams and Leadership Training

25:20 Accountability in Product Teams

27:48 Design Practices for Product Managers

30:37 Coaching and Mentoring in Design

33:59 Final Thoughts and Homework

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