20. Product Management: Under the Hood

Have you wondered what Product management involves? What drives, challenges and motivates product managers? What skills do you need to consider a career in product management and how do you acquire them?

To answer these questions, we have with us Luke Congdon, Director of Product Management at Nutanix. Luke has two decades of experience in the field. He is a featured speaker at the Product School and a graduate business network advisor at Santa Clara University. He writes a wonderful blog on all things product management @ https://lukecongdon.com/

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukecongdon/

Episode length: 22 min | Listen on: Spotify | Google | Apple | More options

19. Applying Process methods at work and beyond

Processes are inherent to what we do everyday - both at work, and in daily life. Process methods like LEAN and Six Sigma help us identify value adding steps and remove inefficiencies from our activities. We explore the world through the eyes of an expert in process methods - what problems they solve and the ways in which they impact the world around us.

We talk to Prabhukumar MJ, Sr. Director & LEAN coach at GE Healthcare. He has over two decades of experience in driving business transformations. He is a passionate coach and always finds a way to make a difference in people's lives.

Episode length: 21 min | Listen on: Spotify | Google | Apple | More options

18. Thinking Beyond Work: Pursuing your hobbies

Modern workplaces can be demanding and stressful. How does one cultivate and pursue hobbies outside of work? And what benefits can such activities bring you?

We talk to Chandrahasa Reddy, who has been developing software for 15 years. He has always made time to write short stories, direct plays, remain an avid photographer and stay active in book clubs. Chandrahasa shares some experiences from his journey, techniques that have worked for him and tips that others can use.

Episode length: 18 min | Listen on: Spotify | Google | Apple | More options