For years, product managers learned the craft alone. Each PM owned a piece of a product, optimized for local outcomes, and figured things out as they went.
In this Product Excellence clip, Drew Falkman explains why that era is changing. As product teams grow and scale, coordination, shared language, and organizational alignment matter more than individual heroics. Drew reflects on how conferences, community, and evolving practices like portfolio management and product operations are shaping the next phase of product leadership.
This clip offers perspective for PMs who feel the weight of uncertainty and shows why that uncertainty is part of a discipline growing up.
What You Will Learn
- Why imposter syndrome is common in product roles
- How product teams evolve as organizations scale
- What portfolio thinking solves that individual ownership cannot
- Why better internal communication leads to better products
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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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