In this episode, we dive into the evolving world of product management and innovation with John Carter. Exploring key shifts, from redefining the product manager's role to fostering team innovation in 2024 and uncovering why experienced managers are in the spotlight and how organizations should adapt. We'll also touch on the importance of external collaboration, the undervalued skill of listening, and share predictions for 2024, including AR/VR discovery.
Key topics covered in this episode:
- Industry Trends, Motivations and Evolution: Exploring the industry trend of focussing on experienced product managers and removing a layer of management. As well as discussing the motivations behind these trends and how companies should be thinking about it and the role of product managers as it evolves
- Fostering Innovation: Diving into why not all great ideas are internal and the importance of thinking outside of the core productÂ
- Importance of Listening: Why listening is an undeveloped skill for product managers
- Future Predictions: Trends and predictions for the future with a focus on discovery and the emergence of AR/VR discovery
