Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth Building better product roadmaps | Janna Bastow (Mind the Product, ProdPad)
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Oct 16, 2022 In this engaging discussion, Janna Bastow, CEO of ProdPad and co-founder of Mind the Product, dives into the world of product management. She critiques traditional timeline-based approaches and unveils her flexible 'Now/Next/Later' framework for roadmaps. Janna shares her journey in building communities, the challenges of hosting conferences, and offers practical tips for effective presentations. Her insights highlight the need for collaboration, psychological safety in teams, and the importance of adaptability in product strategies.
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Managing Stage Fright
- Use a power pose before speaking to boost confidence.
- Familiarize yourself with the stage and identify friendly faces in the audience.
Overcoming a Presentation Mishap
- Janna Bastow recounts blanking during a presentation but recovering by restarting.
- Audiences are supportive; if you stumble, take a breath and continue.
The Problem with Timeline Roadmaps
- Traditional timeline roadmaps often fail because they create rigid plans in uncertain environments.
- Now/Next/Later roadmaps offer flexibility by focusing on current priorities and adapting to change.
