How Product Managers & Leaders Can Prepare for their Next Career Steps

Product Voices

Join us in this episode as we chat with Chad McAllister, a renowned product management expert. Chad emphasizes the importance of continual learning in product management, touching on key aspects like strategy, portfolio management, and team dynamics. He offers advice on leveraging diverse backgrounds, transitioning into product management, and aspiring to leadership roles. Chad's insights shed light on navigating the dynamic landscape of product management for those aiming to excel in the field.

Chapters

1. How Product Managers & Leaders Can Prepare for their Next Career Steps (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Chad McAllister (00:00:39)

3. The History of PDMA (00:02:03)

4. Chad's Discovery of PDMA (00:03:28)

5. Chad's Involvement in PDMA (00:08:04)

6. Exploring the PDMA Body of Knowledge (00:10:56)

7. Diving into Product Process (00:17:42)

8. Transitioning from Design to Development (00:19:05)

9. Understanding Market Research (00:21:38)

10. Importance of Culture and Teams (00:22:06)

11. Empowering Self-Managed Teams (00:23:48)

12. Evolving Product Management Frameworks (00:29:26)

13. Advice for Aspiring Product Managers (00:31:14)

14. Leveraging Past Experience for Product Management (00:38:02)

15. Advancing to Product Leadership Roles (00:38:58)

16. Product Managers as Future Senior Leaders (00:40:42)