The Importance of Perception as a PM w/ Randy Silver

Join Moita and Brito for a fun and interesting chat with Randy Silver on the Product Weekend Podcast, where he shares invaluable tips for product managers, hosted by Moita and Brito. Randy breaks down how to bridge gaps between departments and introduces a handy canvas tool for critical thinking and empathy. He dives into the fast-evolving world of product trends, especially with new AI tech, and offers sage advice for those aspiring to be product managers. It's a must-listen for anyone looking to up their game in product management with a mix of strategy, insight, and real-world wisdom. Learn about the Product Environment Canvas: https://outofowls.com/mtp Find out more about Product Weekend: https://theproductweekend.com/ Timestamps: (0:00:00) Highlight (0:00:46) Introduction to the Product Weekend Podcast (0:01:35) Welcome and chat about pickleball (0:03:32) Randy's background in product management (0:08:19) Dealing with people inside the company (0:09:57) Current projects and challenges Randy faces (0:13:48) Dealing with a challenging executive (0:15:20) Introduction to the Product Environment Canvas (0:18:04) Importance of people in product management (0:18:50) The role of processes in product management (0:22:10) The concept of perception in product management (0:25:13) Practical applications of the Product Environment Canvas (0:31:40) Discussing the future of product management and dealing with uncertainty (0:35:18) The increased importance of product skills (0:37:18) Changing language to communicate effectively with others (0:39:24) Challenges in the tech market and an abundance mentality (0:41:06) Advice for those breaking into product management (0:43:31) Sprint questions session (0:45:24) Release notes (0:49:29) Closing remarks and outro