Purposeful Leadership: Navigating the Subtleties of Product Management with ITV's Laura Jenner artwork
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Purposeful Leadership: Navigating the Subtleties of Product Management with ITV's Laura Jenner

  • S2E29
  • 41:47
  • August 21st 2023

🔥 Dive into the intricate world of product management with Laura Jenner, Director of Product at ITV. 🔥

This episode of "Product Team Success" decodes:

PURPOSEFUL PROBLEM SOLVING: Before diving headfirst into challenges, ask, "Why are we solving it?" Laura stresses the need for leaders to understand the importance of purpose in their decision-making. ❓

MINDSET MATTERS: Transition from a project-end approach to a continuous product improvement mindset. Laura explains why it's all about the journey and not the destination. 🔄

FOUNDATIONS FIRST: The dangers of rushing and overlooking core understanding. Laura discusses why it's vital to lay strong foundational knowledge for sustained product success. 🏗

MVP CHALLENGES: The nuanced world of MVPs – not every MVP is made equal. Laura delves into the alignment challenges and sheds light on how to navigate them. 🔍

➛ LEADERSHIP & SAFETY: Dive into the dynamics of psychological safety. Laura explains the leader's role in taking risks to provide a protective layer for their teams. 🛡

Hosted by Ross Webb and Henry Latham, this episode promises a deep dive into the essentials of product management.

🔊 Immerse yourself in Laura's insights now:

Stay engaged. Stay curious. Stay with us.

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