Navigating the Future of Product Management - Insights & Strategies

In this episode, Pat Stagliano interviews Adam Aronson, a product management expert, about his personal journey into product management, the challenges of modernization and digital transformation, and the future of product management. Adam shares insights on learning customer needs, defining product, and nurturing products at scale and maturity. He also discusses his hobbies and activities outside of work, such as indoor rock climbing. Listeners can connect with Adam on LinkedIn and at TPMA events. Takeaways - Product management is about solving real-world business problems with technology and sound business fundamentals. - Learning customer needs requires understanding the market, analyzing data, and collaborating with subject matter experts. - Product needs and management transcend industries, but the specific offerings and approaches may vary. - Modernization and digital transformation are essential for staying competitive and meeting customer expectations. - The future of product management will be shaped by rapid technological advancements and the need for continuous learning and adaptation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:23 Personal Journey into Product Management 04:11 Learning SQL and Self-Taught Skills 06:05 Approach to Learning Customer Needs 08:30 Product Needs and Management in Different Industries 15:30 Challenges of Modernization and Digital Transformation 21:19 Defining Product and Starting a Product Methodology 24:34 Mentoring Product Teams 30:09 Nurturing Products at Scale and Maturity 37:12 Future of Product Management 45:23 Hobbies and Activities 46:49 Contact Information BIO Adam has nearly twenty years experience in software development companies, the majority of which has been spent in product management and leadership. He is the head of product at Condo Control in Toronto. Prior to working in property technology he has worked mostly in social entrepreneurship for edtech and public library companies as well as investor relations. Additionally, Adam is a board member and treasurer at the Toronto Product Management Association (TPMA), and an advisor to a number of startups. LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/adamsaronson TPMA: https://www.tpma.ca/