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Successful products don’t happen in a vacuum. Hosted by Hannah Clark, Editor of The Product Manager, this show takes a 360º view of product through the perspectives of those in the inner circle, outer perimeter, and fringes of the product management process. If you manage, design, develop, or market products, expect candid and actionable insights that can guide you through every stage of the product life cycle.
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Welcome to the Agile Atelier podcast, where professionals across industries discuss all things Lean and Agile.
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How To Use UX As A Competitive Advantage (with Jared Spool)
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We’ve all experienced it: the frustration of a poorly designed product or service. But what sets apart the truly exceptional user experiences from the merely satisfactory ones? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Jared Spool—Maker of Awesomeness at Center Centre—to delve into the nuances of UX design, exploring the gap between meeting expect…
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How to Distill User Insights into Action (with Kevin Gentry)
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Can understanding users' real-life experiences transform your product development strategy? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Kevin Gentry—Principal Product Manager at Hilton Grand Vacations, & Co-founder and Host of the Product Coffee Podcast—to unveil his well-honed playbook for sourcing user insights, rooted in the principles of "The Mo…
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How to Have Fun with UX Research (with Laura Klein)
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In the rapidly evolving field of product management, the blend of qualitative and quantitative research is essential for making informed decisions. The challenge, however, lies in how to effectively combine these two approaches to paint an accurate picture of user needs and behaviors. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Laura Klein—Principal…
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The Product-Process Gap: How To Stop This Leak In Your Org’s Budget (with Manuel Da Costa)
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In the fast-paced world of Agile organizations, experimentation is the lifeblood of innovation and progress. However, the reality is that not all experiments yield positive outcomes. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Manuel Da Costa—Founder of Effective Experiments—to shed light on the phenomenon known as the product-process gap and discus…
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Maximising Stakeholder Buy-in to Product Strategy and Product Roadmap
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The most amazing product strategy and product roadmap are ineffective if the stakeholders don’t support them. Without their buy-in, you’ll struggle to execute the strategy and find it hard to deliver the roadmap. But it doesn’t have to be this way. This podcast episode shares my tips to help you secure strong stakeholder buy-in to strategic product…
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How Instacart Became a Lifeline for Users During a Global Crisis (with Daniel Danker, CPO at Instacart)
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The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted lives and economies worldwide, but it also accelerated the evolution of certain companies into essential services. Instacart is a prime example of this transformation. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Daniel Danker—CPO at Instacart—to shed light on Instacart’s journey from a convenience service to a lifelin…
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How a Healthy Product Strategy Keeps Orgs & PMs Alive (with Roman Pichler)
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The success of any organization, especially in the digital product world, hinges on its ability to strategize effectively. Yet, the concept of strategy remains ambiguous to many. What exactly do we mean by "product strategy," and how can we harness it to achieve our goals? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Roman Pichler to delve deep into …
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How I Learned to Love the Product War Room (with Victoria Ku)
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In the fast-paced world of product development, the ability to efficiently run a product war room can make the difference between a groundbreaking launch and a missed opportunity. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Victoria Ku—Head of Product & Design at Highnote—to share her extensive experience from companies like Airbnb to provide action…
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A TikTok PM’s Top Tips For Successful Ecommerce Platform Development (with Jeff Orange)
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The world of e-commerce is in a constant state of flux, with new trends and technologies reshaping the way we buy and sell online. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Jeff Orange—Product Manager at TikTok—to share his do's and don't's of developing ecommerce platforms, practical tips for overcoming barriers to purchasing, and the emerging tr…
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How to Get Started with Outcome-Based Product Roadmaps
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Outcome-based product roadmaps offer many benefits over traditional, feature-based ones including a strong focus on the value a product should create. But how can you introduce this new approach when an organisation is used to feature-based plans and stakeholders find it difficult to trust an outcome-based roadmap? To address this challenge, I intr…
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How to Harness a Founder Mindset Within an Established Company (with Brendan Fortune)
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In the world of product management, the journey from a novel idea to a fully-fledged product can be thrilling yet daunting. What mindset drives the success of product founders? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Brendan Fortune—Director, Product Management at Customer.io—to share his unique experiences and keen insights on the significance …
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How to Become an AI PM with No Experience (with Dr. Nancy Li)
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In the rapidly evolving world of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone of innovation and growth. One of the key roles that harness the potential of AI is that of an AI Product Manager. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Dr. Nancy Li—Founder of Product Manager Accelerator & Host of Product Insider—to share her blu…
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How to Double Your PM Salary (with Dr. Nancy Li)
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Negotiating your salary as a PM can often feel daunting. But, with the right strategies and insights, you can confidently approach these discussions and secure the compensation you deserve. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Dr. Nancy Li—Founder of Product Manager Accelerator & Host of Product Insider—to share negotiation tactics, when to a…
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How to Succeed in a Feature Factory as a Product Manager (with Aakash Gupta, The Product Growth Guy)
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In the ever-evolving world of product management, the term "feature factory" has become somewhat of an industry buzzword, often thrown around with a mix of humor and resignation. But what does it really mean to work in a so-called feature factory, and more importantly, how can product managers not only survive but thrive in such environments? In th…
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Markets, products, and technologies change at an ever-faster pace, and product strategies are in danger of becoming quickly outdated if they are not being adapted. To help you address this challenge, I discuss continuous strategizing in this podcast episode—an approach that looks at strategy as an ongoing process rather than periodical work. What's…
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Why Mass Layoffs Shouldn’t Be Happening And How To Avoid Them (with Jessica Smith)
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In the fast-paced world of product management, the role of a leader is crucial in shaping the success and growth of a team. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Jessica Smith—Founder & CEO of Savant Recruitment—to explore the intricacies of product leadership, talent acquisition, and team retention.…
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How To Rise To The Top In Today’s Product Management Job Market (with Jessica Smith)
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Product management is an ever-evolving field, especially in today's post-pandemic software industry job market. In this part one of a two-part conversation, Hannah Clark is joined by Jessica Smith—Founder and CEO of Savant Recruiting—to share invaluable insights on how to come out on top in the competitive landscape of product management careers.…
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Why Is It So Hard to Innovate? (Hint: There’s a Better Way) (with Alexander Wennerberg)
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Innovation is often portrayed as the holy grail of business success—a mystical outcome that many strive for but few achieve. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Alexander Wennerberg—Founder of Hives.co—to demystify this concept, arguing that innovation is not the ultimate goal but a positive byproduct of constant pursuit and progress.…
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Is It Really Worth It to Join a Product Management Community? (with Michael Mordak)
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In a landscape increasingly dominated by remote work and artificial intelligence, the sense of community within product management has become a beacon for innovation and personal fulfillment. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Michael Mordak—Community Product Manager at Black & White Zebra—to unveil the secret sauce for thriving in product …
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OKRs—objectives and key results—are a popular goal-setting technique. But can and should you use OKRs on product roadmaps? What benefits does this approach offer and are there any drawbacks? These are the questions I’ll answer in this podcast episode.By Roman Pichler
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Should There Be Heroes in Product Management? (with Clement Kao)
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In product management, it’s easy to find oneself donning the cape of a hero. But what if the true path to success and impact goes beyond the allure of being the team’s go-to savior? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Clement Kao—Founder of Product Teacher—to delve into the intricacies of heroism in product management and explore strategies …
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The Strategy Stack: Connecting Business, Product, and Technology Strategy
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For any business to succeed, it is crucial to make the right strategic decisions. To achieve this, you’ll benefit from using four different types of strategies: business, portfolio, product, and technology strategy. But that’s not enough. You’ll also have to successfully align the plans. To help you address these challenges, I have developed a new …
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A PM’s Guide to Nailing User Research with Zero UXR Training (with Michele Ronsen)
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User research is an invaluable tool in the world of product management, but what happens when you find yourself in the position of being the de facto user research lead without any formal training? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Michele Ronsen—CEO and Founder of Curiosity Tank—to delve into the critical process of user research, a tool …
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How AI is Transforming Product Discovery (with Craig Watson)
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In the world of product development, understanding the needs and wants of users is paramount to creating successful products. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Craig Watson—Founder & CEO of Arro—to share the secrets to successful product discovery and how you can leverage generative AI in the user research process.…
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Understanding Empowerment in Product Management
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Being empowered can make all the difference in doing a great job. Sadly, not all product people have the authority they need. This observation is hardly new, though, and just wishing for more empowerment isn't enough. In this podcast episode, I explain what empowerment in product management really means. I help you determine how empowered you are, …
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How To Jump Start Your Career In Product Management (with Mariana Antaya)
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Curious about a career product management? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Mariana Antaya—Product Manager at Microsoft Teams—to discuss her journey into product management and to give advice for aspiring product managers.By Hannah Clark - The Product Manager
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How to Master User Interviews To Build More Lovable Products (with Steve Portigal)
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Ever wondered what it takes to unearth the most compelling insights from a user interview? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Steve Portigal—User Research Consultant & Author of Interviewing Users: How to Uncover Compelling Insights (2nd Edition)—to discuss the nuance involved in conducting user interviews, how to ask follow-up questions, a…
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Everything You Need to Know about Product Portfolio Strategy
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Products often don’t exist in isolation. Instead, they are part of a product portfolio. Think of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, which belong to Microsoft Office. Such a portfolio benefits from having a dedicated strategy—a product portfolio strategy. But what information should it contain? Which template can you use to describe it? How does it relate…
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How Product Leaders Are Unintentionally Hindering Business Growth
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Join the conversation with Andrea Saez, the trailblazing mind behind 'The Product Momentum Gap,' as we navigate the complex world of product management and the delicate dance between business growth and real customer value. Discover how to maintain focus in product building and foster a continuous dialogue with customers to steer clear of distracti…
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Is a Lack of Clarity Silently Killing Your Product?
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Are you caught in the haze of miscommunication, competing priorities, and lack of clarity in your organization? Let's clear the fog together as we welcome Bijan Shahrokhi, an expert in the product management field. Bijan shares his intriguing journey into the product niche and underscores the importance of clarity within an organization. From perso…
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Product discovery has become increasingly popular in recent years as a way to determine the right solution. In this podcast episode, I explain why you need a product strategy to succeed with product discovery, how the strategy helps you determine the right outcomes and opportunities, and how you can use the Product Vision Board to build an Opportun…
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Why AI Will Never Replace Humans In Product Management
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Ever wondered how our reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping our future or if it's threatening our job security? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Ken Hubbell—CEO of Soffos.ai and Senior Consultant at The Pragmatic Futurist—to explore the ethical side of AI, inherent biases, and the need for curated information on AI. Tune in …
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How To Leverage EQ To Boost Your Influence On The Product Team
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Master the tools that drove Shamsheer Shergill—Senior PM & Coach, ex-Pinterest & Thumbtack—to the pinnacle of her career: emotional intelligence and the art of accountability. This conversation offers practical insights into how you can harness the power of these transformative skills for your own success. As well as how to use emotional intelligen…
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Strong product leadership is crucial to offering successful products and enabling product-led growth. Unfortunately, there is disagreement and confusion about what exactly product leadership is and who should exercise it. Is product leadership limited to someone working as a head of product? Or can—and should—others lead in product management too? …
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Ethical Product Strategy: The Business Case You Can’t Afford to Ignore
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Most of us feel like we're good people doing the right things for the right reasons, and at the same time, we know there are organizations in the world that aren't really living that ethos. So how are all these good people getting tangled up in bad deeds? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Samantha Gonzalez—Associate Director of Product Str…
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How To Course Correct When The Roadmap Is Chronically Derailed
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How well do you understand the structure and culture of your product team's organization? Michael Pierce—Director of Product Management at the Public Consulting Group—shares about the crucial elements of product management: the structure and culture of the product team's organization, the importance of understanding if a company is sales, finance, …
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The GO Product Roadmap is a simple yet effective tool to help teams create goal-oriented, outcome-based roadmaps. Despite its simplicity, I find that it’s not always correctly applied. To address this challenge, I’ve created a checklist, which I share in this podcast episode and which you can download for free from my website.…
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Product School CEO Schools Us on the Top Trends in Product
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a bold vision into a thriving educational revolution? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Carlos Gonzáles de Villaumbrosia—Founder & CEO at Product School—to talk about how he defied odds and bootstrapped his way to establishing an avant-garde learning platform that flawlessly blends engineering a…
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How To Create Positive Impact With Your Product Management Skillset
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How can we use our skills as product managers for good? Brace yourself for a deep, insightful tête-à-tête with Jen Carter, Google.org's global head of technology. We peel back the layers on how Google's philanthropic division is trailblazing its way through humanity's gargantuan challenges, leveraging tech for social impact. From the incredible dif…
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How One Street Artist Became Head Of Product At Atlassian
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It takes a lot of guts to change directions in your career, especially if the path you're looking for doesn't really look like the one you came from. So if you've been thinking of moving into product management from a less "technical" field, or you're a hiring manager working with these kinds of applicants, you'll find this conversation fascinating…
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How can we ensure our product is actually fulfilling our vision? And in a world where well-intentioned products often have catastrophic consequences, how do we craft visions for an equitable future? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Radhika Dutt—Author of Radical Product Thinking and Chief Product Officer at Moveprice—in this second part c…
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How The Like Button Revolutionized UX Forever
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It feels like we've been asking people to like, follow, and subscribe since the dawn of time. But when we take a step back, we can see that these seemingly ubiquitous ways of interacting online have evolved over a relatively short timeline. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Nimrod Priell—Founder of Cord—to talk about the origins of the lik…
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How To Use The Product Vision Statement As A Compass For Your Roadmap
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What's your product's vision statement? If it didn't come to mind right away, you're likely part of the majority of companies that have treated their vision statements as one off exercises. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Radhika Dutt—Author of Radical Product Thinking and Chief Product Officer at Moveprice—to talk about how most vision …
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PayPal's Core Ethos & Why It's The #1 Reason For A Great Product
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As product people, it should come as no surprise that creating an easy experience is a significant challenge, especially for a global brand like PayPal. And it's not just consumers that seek that seamless experience. The multinational FinTech company is also accountable for a great experience for merchants and developers. In this episode, Hannah Cl…
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How Product Managers Can Wield Data Superpowers To Triumph Over The Competition
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Hannah Clark is joined by Vijay Umapathy—Director of Product Management at Heap—to talk about how his product team has become incrementally more data-driven, as well as the breakthroughs they've had to generate more insights in less time.By Hannah Clark - The Product Manager
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How To Balance Customer Privacy And Product Innovation
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Hannah Clark is joined by Lucie Buisson—Chief Product Officer at Contentsquare—to share her insights on scaling empowered teams, measuring success, and how to create inspiring, intent-driven experiences for customers without intrusive requests for sensitive data.By Hannah Clark - The Product Manager
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How To Build Trust Within Your Product Team & Get Stakeholder Buy-In
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Hannah Clark is joined by Noa Goldman—Lead Product Manager at Dagshub—to share her recipe for winning stakeholders over, building up relationships, and strengthening the output of the team.By Hannah Clark - The Product Manager
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How To Drive Better Product Decision-Making By Cutting Through The Noise
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Hannah Clark is joined by Chris Butler—Lead Product Manager at Google—to talk about how to drive better product decision-making by cutting through the noise. Chris shares factors that define, influence, and impede decision-making, how to understand and manage tension that exists within cross-functional teams, and tools to push past roadblocks.…
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How To Use The Soul Of Your Brand To Solve User Needs
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Hannah Clark is joined by Drew Lesicko—VP of Product and Technology at SoulCycle—to talk about the ups and downs of being your own product’s biggest fan, as well as how to avoid the fate of Myspace and Xanga by following your brand’s unique selling proposition into the future.By Michael Luchen
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Meet The New Host Of The Product Manager Podcast
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Meet Hannah Clark—Editor of The Product Manager and the new host of The Product Manager Podcast. Listen to hear Hannah's career journey and to learn what you can expect from this new season of the Product Manager Podcast.By Michael Luchen
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