Teams rarely fall apart all at once. More often, problems accumulate slowly. Small frustrations go unspoken. Tension builds. People reset every Monday without ever addressing what happened the week before.
In this Product Excellence clip, Maya Brooks explains why her team introduced weekly retrospectives and how that decision changed their product process. By creating a consistent space to talk about product outcomes, workload, and team dynamics, issues were surfaced early instead of quietly compounding.
This clip shows how retrospectives support not only better products but healthier, more resilient teams.
What You Will Learn
- Why teams avoid hard conversations without a formal space
- How retros prevent resentment and burnout
- What effective team retros actually cover
- Why reflection improves long-term execution
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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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