in this conversation, you’ll learn:
* why using ai as a "butler" is actually making you a micromanager
* the difference between giving a command and giving a mission
* the new skills product managers need, from designing guardrails to architecting workflows
* how to think about ai as a coworker, not just a tool
where to find prayerson:
* x: https://x.com/iamprayerson
* linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prayersonchristian/
in this episode, we cover:
* (00:00 - 02:28) the problem with your ai butler
* why "prompt engineering" is really just micromanagement.
* how a constant stream of small, reactive tasks creates inefficiency.
* (02:28 - 04:06) the shift to autonomous ambition
* the inefficiency of a reactive workflow, citing the apa study on productivity loss.
* introducing agentic ai as the "coworker" that handles missions, not just commands.
* (04:06 - 06:30) agentic ai in action
* the key difference between a "task" and a "mission."
* examples of an agent autonomously breaking down a complex goal like planning a team offsite.
* real-world results from a digitaldefynd report and a logistics case study.
* (06:30 - 09:16) the new role of the product manager
* the role evolution from a foreman to the ceo of a human-ai team.
* a deep dive into the three new core skills: goal definition, guardrail design, and feedback loops.
* (09:16 - 10:51) the future of human-ai partnership
* redefining success by building systems of governance around ai.
* the final thought on the importance of building trust and empowering autonomous coworkers.
