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Nov 2024
1h 32m

How to Do Product Discovery Right with P...

Aakash Gupta
About this episode

This episode is a masterclass in modern product management—featuring cutting-edge frameworks, actionable strategies, AI integration, competitive edge tactics, and aligning product goals with overarching business objectives.

In today's episode, we cover:

Junior PM Roles Are Done – 00:02:17

Why Talking to Customers Alone Isn’t Enough – 00:07:44

Balancing Team Empowerment with Team Maturity – 00:10:26

Do We Need a Clear Definition of the Product Trio? – 00:17:49

What’s Wrong with the Famous Double Diamond Framework? – 00:22:18

Fixing the Double Diamond Framework – 00:24:04

The Triple Diamond Framework Explained – 00:27:20

The Three Types of Product Metrics – 00:37:44

How Do Metrics Differ From Teresa Torres’ Product Outcomes? – 00:38:13

How Strategy Differs From a Business Model – 00:44:43

What’s Wrong with Popular Strategy Canvases? – 00:46:57

Why Managing Risks Is the Heart of PM – 00:53:06

The Main Types of Risks in Product Management – 00:54:11

Extending the Opportunity Solution Tree (OST) – 01:00:32

How to Prioritize Ideas Effectively – 01:07:16

Why the ICE Framework Is Practical for Prioritization – 01:10:25

Growing 100K+ Followers on LinkedIn in 12 Months – 01:12:38

How to Start a Post With a Great Hook – 01:14:10

Examples of Bad Hooks and How to Upgrade Them – 01:16:45

The Rules for Crafting a Message That Resonates – 01:19:12

Driving Action With an Effective CTA – 01:21:38

Checklist for Creating a Stellar LinkedIn Post – 01:23:42

Best Systems for Growing a Newsletter – 01:27:08

Managing Content Creation Alongside a Full-Time Job – 01:30:46

Tips for Writing Substack Notes That Perform Well – 01:33:22

Adjusting Copywriting for SEO Success – 01:35:18

Top Use Cases for AI in Product Management – 01:38:07

Should PMs Create Content? – 01:40:32

How to Avoid Burnout as a PM – 01:42:44

Modern PM Practices – 01:45:12

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Sprig: Build products for people not data points

Dovetail: The Fastest Way to Understand Your Customer

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