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just posted another article in the theme of sharing lessons from companies transforming to the product model: https://lnkd.in/gXhHQ2wt

Just posted another article on transformation patterns - this time a positive pattern from those companies that were able to succeed in earning the trust of the stakeholders and executives: https://lnkd.in/gCXp4QH3

I often get asked the question, "Can you learn product management at University?". In Product Therapy's latest episode, SVPG partner Jonathon Moore and I answer that and many other common career advice questions we receive. We share our own stories of how we got into product management, address misconceptions about the discipline, the critical skills needed, and how to evolve over time in your career journey. In this discussion, we unpack: - Approaching your career like a product - The value of certifications vs self-education vs life experience - The role of mentorship and coaches - The importance of “human skills” - What employers look for when hiring PMs #producttherapy?#svpg?#coachingproductcareeradvice?

We are one week away from the 2nd Annual Inspire Africa Conference. The purpose of the Conference is simple yet profound: To inspire, empower, and connect the product community in Africa, for Africa.? We want to inspire and upskill the next generation of African tech leaders, connect people to opportunities, and empower entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into reality. The tech world moves fast, but we believe that no one should be left behind on this journey towards progress. In 2024, we’ve gone bigger—with a rebrand, more coaches and speakers, more interactive sessions, and more opportunities to network with leaders in product, innovation, and entrepreneurship from around the globe. And while recent years have seen us in Nigeria, our plans for 2025 will see the conference hit East Africa for the first time—more details to be shared on that later.? Our theme this year is ‘Product is Hard’. It focuses on how to build and lead when solving complex problems in challenging landscapes and how hiring top talent, optimizing product teams and leveraging new technologies like AI can drive success. Product leaders from around Africa and the world will convene to deliver thoughtful keynotes, discussions, training, coaching and storytelling that will help every attendee on their journey from here onwards. I am forever grateful to the teams I have at Innovate Africa Fund, Innovate Africa Foundation, Worknigeria, and Silicon Valley Product Group , our community partners and sponsors, including Interswitch Group, the forever supportive Marty Cagan, and many others who have made this all possible and to each and every person who has registered, donated and cheered us on so far. I invite you all to be a part of this incredible journey. Whether you're a product leader, product manager, startup founder, developer, an investor, or simply passionate about product, this is a space to come together to learn, exchange ideas, challenge the status quo, and work towards creating technology that impacts lives positively. Visit https://lnkd.in/gGAjuMag for more details and tickets - there are only a handful left!? If you cannot join us in Lagos and are a part of the amazing community we have globally cheering for Africa, please donate to support our scholarship initiatives: https://lnkd.in/eBJhdyDe See you in Lagos! #InspireAfriCon2024?

Are there key people in your organization that seem difficult to work with? Do you struggle with getting buy-in and support from them? For many people, working with stakeholders is the least favorite part of their job, but it can make or break any good product work. In the latest episode of Product Therapy, I'm talking with SVPG Partner Lea Hickman about who our stakeholders really are and share personal stories and common challenges we see, like the Hippo Effect and the Star Wars Effect. In this discussion, we unpack: - A practical definition of “stakeholder” - How they can be enablers rather than barriers - The importance of being proactive - Why one-on-ones are better than group meetings - How to navigate stakeholder-driven roadmaps #stakeholders #producttherapy #svpg #coachingstakeholdercollaboration #hippoeffect?

I just recently discovered a new book that caused me to rethink my view of the product world. Gets right to the very nature of products, looking at the role of art versus science. I shared my thoughts here: https://lnkd.in/gEeVwHWY

Many people have asked me about Paul Graham's recent essay on Founder Mode. TL;DR: I loved it, and it nicely and concisely captures one of the most important concepts in the new book TRANSFORMED. That said, I can already see some people confusing founder mode with micromanagement, so I have just published what I consider an important article to clarify the difference: https://lnkd.in/ghn5Wg2A