Houston Product Community

OUR NEXT SESSION IS SATURDAY, MARCH 8th: Our next Houston Product Community session is Saturday, March 8th. Wade Pinder facilitate an engaging session on how to run a Lean Coffee—a simple, structured, and highly effective way to facilitate open discussions. For product managers (and other product-related roles) looking to sharpen their skills or who want to have more meaningful conversations, Lean Coffee teaches you how to prioritize, collaborate, and adapt on the fly. You'll walk away with practical tools to foster better team dynamics, make smarter product decisions, and even navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and focus. Hope you'll join us!?? ?? Here's the link for registration and more information: https://lnkd.in/d6hmakia

NEXT COMMUNITY MEETING: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH. Thinking about making your product AI native but unsure where to start? Join us for a session lead by fellow Community member Mehrab Momin and packed with actionable strategies to: Integrate AI seamlessly into your product strategy, understand LLM fundamentals and generative AI implementation and drive product innovation and enhance user experiences.?Walk away with frameworks to scale your AI roadmap and turn strategy into results. Hope to see you there! Here's a link to the info and registration: https://lnkd.in/gpp5eYqA

We're excited to kick off the Houston Product Community's 2025 season this Saturday, January 11th. Join us as our fellow member Tamara Elles leads a discussion on the pervasive impact of data bias and how it relates to the decision-making process in product development. I hope to see you there! Here's the link to the details and registration: https://lnkd.in/gshi3QHD

Join us on Saturday, November 2nd, as we welcome Tyler Strothman, Founder of Veloci Running, who will share his insights on "Bringing a Product to Market." It's not often we get a chance witness first hand the launch of a brand new consumer good product! Tyler, a Division I athlete with over ten years of experience in the running industry, founded Veloci Running with a mission to deliver high-performance, comfort-driven footwear for runners. This session will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the journey of launching a runner-centered product. Here's the link for more info and registration: https://lnkd.in/gAGbamDV

Join us on Saturday, October 12th, 9:00am-noon, for an inspiring talk by fellow community member Desirée Lee titled "You Are The Product - Mapping Product Sense and Product Management Logic to Build Your Personal Brand." Desirée will explore how product management frameworks can be applied to our personal and professional growth, guiding us through practical tools like roadmaps, MVPs, and KPIs. Whether you're in product management or looking for personal development strategies, this session offers valuable insights to help you manage your growth like a pro! Here's the link for more info and registration: https://lnkd.in/gPdqPKFi

Practicing and aspiring Houston-based Product Managers (and other Product Professionals), please join us for our next session on Saturday, August 10th from 9:00am-Noon at Improving's Houston office. Come gather and expand your knowledge, network with other product-people, and gain valuable insights into the world of product management. Fellow Houston Product Community member Alex Bertram ?? will lead a talk titled "Industrial Product Management" In this talk, Alex, will delve into a captivating case study that explores the intricacies of innovating, ideating, and deploying physical products in a demanding industrial environment. Use this link below for all the details and to register for the event: https://lnkd.in/gh4xUzn3

CANCELLED - THE JULY MEETING IS CANCELLED ?? [Don't] Join us on Saturday, July 13th, for an engaging morning with the Houston Product Community! ?? Come to Improving's Houston Office from 9am to 12pm to connect with fellow Product Managers, Product Owners, and other Product Professionals. This month's session features Wade Pinder, who will dive into the differences and similarities between the roles of Product Owner and Product Manager. Don't miss this chance to network, learn, and share experiences in a casual, welcoming environment. Register now and be part of our vibrant community! ?? https://lnkd.in/g3-kfWgt

Practicing and aspiring Houston-based Product Managers (and other Product Professionals), please join us for our next session on Saturday, June 8th from 9:00am-Noon at Improving's Houston office. Come gather and expand your knowledge, network with other product-people, and gain valuable insights into the world of product management. Fellow Houston Product Community member Harvey Nusz, CRISC, CGEIT, CISA will be sharing "Compliance for Product Managers: Building in Compliance." In this talk, Harvey will guide you through the essential aspects of integrating compliance into your product development process, ensuring your projects meet regulatory standards without stifling innovation. Use this link below for all the details and to register for the event: https://lnkd.in/gmrukP5N

Practicing and aspiring Houston-based Product Managers (and other Product Professionals), please join us for our next session on Saturday, May 11th from 9:00am-Noon at?Improving's Houston office. Come gather and expand your knowledge, network with other product-people, and gain valuable insights into the world of product management. Fellow Houston Product Community member Atif Usman Nagi?will be sharing about "From User Needs to Business Wins: Unleashing the Power of Service Design for Product Success." The presentation will delve into the transformative potential of Service Design in elevating your product from mere functionality to indispensable market success. Use this link below for all the details and to register for the event: https://lnkd.in/gsXvqtDb

Practicing and aspiring Houston-based Product Managers (and other Product Professionals), please join us for our next session on Saturday, April 13th from 9:00am-Noon at Improving's Houston office. Come gather and expand your knowledge, network with other product-people, and gain valuable insights into the world of product management. Fellow Houston Product Community member Tiffany Murphree will be sharing about "Product Operations: Lessons Learned from Someone Who Jumped in Headfirst." The presentation will delve into?the motivations driving the creation of the product operations role within her company, illuminating the pivotal 'aha' moments that have shaped her understanding of product ops and the invaluable lessons gleaned along the way. Use this link below for more information and to register for the event: https://lnkd.in/gYZKBmRu