SUMMARY

In this conversation, Jens Riewe and Sabrina Mach explore the intricacies of product leadership, particularly in the fintech sector. They discuss the importance of rethinking products, embracing failure, and fostering a startup culture that encourages innovation. Jens shares insights on building a team that prioritizes user insights and the challenges faced in a startup environment. The discussion also delves into the role of leadership in creating a supportive atmosphere for creativity and the necessity of adapting to market changes. Finally, Jens offers practical tips for those looking to rethink their products and leadership approaches.

TAKEAWAYS

• Rethinking products is essential for success in a competitive market.

• Embracing failure as a learning opportunity fosters innovation.

• Prototyping helps in understanding user behavior and refining products.

• Leadership sets the tone for a culture of innovation and trust.

• It's important to create an environment where team members feel safe to experiment and fail.

• Stop doing estimation sessions to focus on quality over speed.

• Act your way to new thinking by encouraging experimentation.

• Reading novels can provide new perspectives and inspire creativity.

• Networking with peers can help in overcoming common challenges.

• Every team needs a different setup to thrive and innovate.

• SOUND BITES

  • "Networking is key to growth."

  • "Stop doing estimation sessions."

  • "Act your way to new thinking."

  
  

  CONNECT WITH US

  • Jens Riewe (Guest on the show)

  • Sabrina Mach (Host of the show)

  
  

  CHAPTERS

  00:00 Introduction to the Conversation

  00:27 Jens Riewe's Background and Journey

  03:26 Rethinking Products in FinTech

  11:27 Challenges of Startup Culture

  15:27 Embracing Failure and Learning

  22:26 User-Centric Product Development

  26:52 Integrating Renovation into the User Journey

  31:56 The Now Next Later Roadmap

  37:57 Rethinking Leadership for Product Success

  41:45 Challenges in Product Development

  48:43 Getting Started with Rethinking Products

  55:44 How This Helps us Create Better Products

  58:44 Jen's Content Recommendations

  01:03:06 Connect with Jens

  01:04:07 A question to our listeners

  
  

  KEYWORDS

  product leadership, fintech, startup culture, user insights, leadership, prototyping, failure, learning, product management, innovation, de-risking products, risk management, product discovery, continuous discovery, fail fast
  

  
  

In this conversation, Fátima Rodríguez Calvo shares her insights on applying product thinking to platform teams, emphasizing the importance of understanding internal users, overcoming challenges in product management, and the necessity of collaboration and communication.

She discusses her journey into product management, the significance of measuring success, and the role of ROI calculators in demonstrating value.

Fátima also addresses common misconceptions about product thinking and provides actionable steps for integrating these principles into platform teams.

TAKEAWAYS

• Product thinking is essential for platform teams to deliver value.
• Internal users are often overlooked but are crucial for product success.
• Collaboration with stakeholders enhances the product development process.
• Measuring success is vital to track progress and make informed decisions.
• Using ROI calculators can help demonstrate the value of platform products.
• Start small and build trust with stakeholders through experimentation.
• Understanding user needs is key to creating effective internal tools.
• Product thinking should be applied incrementally, not all at once.
• Engaging with users can provide valuable insights for product development.
• Continuous learning and adaptation are necessary for successful product management.

SOUND BITES "You can start small and very lightweight." "Collaboration is really a key piece." "The platform products are products themselves." CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro to Show and Guest 01:02 Challenges in Applying Product Thinking 02:59 Defining Product Thinking for Internal Users 06:13 The Importance of User Engagement 09:10 Exploring the Retailer Project 11:56 Recommendations for Product Thinking Implementation 15:22 Prioritizing Ideas with ICE Framework 18:01 Calculating Impact and ROI 23:40 Understanding Adoption Rates and User Value 25:15 The Role of ROI Calculators in Stakeholder Engagement 27:40 Defining Success Metrics for Product Development 30:41 Overcoming Challenges in Product Thinking 33:35 Building Trust Through Small Experiments 36:53 Communicating Learnings and Failures 39:10 Using Evidence to Drive Decisions 42:54 The Importance of Multiple Ideas in Decision Making 45:11 Misconceptions About Product Thinking 49:08 Identifying Minimum Viable Products 50:54 Finding Smaller Slices for Experimentation 53:58 Lessons Learned from Product Thinking Implementation 01:02:52 Getting Started with Product Thinking in Platform Teams 01:05:20 The Importance of Product Thinking for Platform Teams 01:07:00 Recommended Resources for Product Thinking

CONNECT WITH US

• Fátima Rodríguez Calvo (Guest on the show)

• Sabrina Mach (Host of the show)

KEYWORDS

Product Thinking, Platform Teams, Internal Tools, User Experience, Product Management, ROI, Agile, Software Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Continuous Discovery, Developer Experience, Developer Productivity

In this conversation, Christine Kuhn discusses the integration of sustainability into product management, particularly at Kleinanzeigen.

Christine shares her journey into sustainability, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and a holistic approach that balances ecological, economic, and social factors.

She explores practical strategies for product managers to raise awareness, shift consumer mindsets, and measure success in sustainability initiatives.

The discussion highlights the challenges and misconceptions surrounding sustainability, as well as actionable steps for individuals and organizations to adopt a sustainability mindset.

TAKEAWAYS

• Sustainability consists of ecological, economic, and social pillars.
• Authenticity is crucial to avoid greenwashing.
• Shifting consumer behavior towards secondhand products is essential.
• Sustainability should be integrated into company culture.
• Measuring CO2 footprint helps track sustainability efforts.
• Educating users about sustainability can influence their choices.
• Testing initiatives can provide data to support sustainability efforts.
• Balancing short-term and long-term goals is a challenge.
• Technology choices can impact sustainability outcomes.
• Sustainability can enhance the long-term value of products.

SOUND BITES

"Sustainability is definitely more than a trend."

"We try to make secondhand your first choice."

"It's about prolonging a product's life."

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro to show

00:26 Intro to Guest

01:40 Christine's Journey into Sustainability

04:19 Kleinanzeigen's Core Values and Sustainability

07:01 Authenticity in Sustainability Practices

08:46 Integrating Sustainability into Daily Product Management

12:24 Shifting Consumer Behavior Towards Sustainability

15:57 Leveraging Community for Sustainable Practices

18:35 Measuring Success in Sustainability Initiatives

21:54 Making Sustainability Tangible and Measurable

25:14 Segmenting and personalising the experience

27:17 Understanding Sustainability and Misconceptions

30:27 Shifting Perceptions on Secondhand Goods

34:35 Hard things when integrating sustainability

37:08 Challenges in Product Management and Sustainability

39:57 Integrating Sustainability into Company Culture

43:52 Technology Choices and Sustainability

45:50 Principles for Successful Sustainability Conversations

50:03 Balancing Business and Sustainability Focus

53:04 Creating Better Products through Sustainability

55:10 Connect with Christine

55:56 A question to our listeners