Change Fatigue in Product Management

Product Voices

Hannah Clark, the Editor of The Product Manager, joins to discuss the complexities of change fatigue in product management. We explore how the relentless pace of change can drive innovation while simultaneously leading to team exhaustion and frustration.
Hannah shares insights from her experience in startups and emphasizes the necessity for leaders to balance innovation with stability to maintain morale. We discuss the importance of psychological safety for individual contributors and offer practical strategies to navigate change fatigue constructively.
This conversation serves as a vital reminder for both team members and leaders to approach change with mindfulness, ensuring a thriving and engaged work environment.

Chapters

1. Change Fatigue in Product Management (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Change Fatigue (00:00:11)

3. Understanding Change Fatigue (00:01:45)

4. Factors Leading to Change Fatigue (00:06:23)

5. Leadership's Role in Change Management (00:09:01)

6. Individual Contributors and Their Challenges (00:14:36)

7. Combating Change Fatigue (00:20:19)

8. Resources and Community for Product Managers (00:27:32)