Every product leader eventually hits a wall — a decision bottleneck, a team dependency, a waiting game. In this short clip from Product Excellence, Drew Falkman reflects on the best advice he ever received: if you own the outcome, it is your job to get it done.
He shares how this changed the way he thought about execution. No more excuses. No more blaming blockers. Just different ways to get things done.
What You Will Learn
• Why fallback planning is a must for product teams
• How to shift from reactive to proactive delivery
• What it looks like to take full responsibility for outcomes
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About the Podcast:
| Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success |
| “Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success” brings you behind the scenes with the top product management minds who have shaped some of the world’s most successful products. Each episode features award-winning product leaders sharing their real-world experiences, lessons learned, and the strategies that have driven their success. From building innovative digital products to navigating the complexities of stakeholder management, you’ll hear firsthand how these experts have achieved product excellence. Whether you’re an aspiring product manager or a seasoned leader, this podcast offers valuable insights, actionable takeaways, and inspiration to elevate your product management career. Tune in WEEKLY to discover the key strategies that make products—and product leaders—truly exceptional. |
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