Product vs. Engineering
Product vs. Engineering examines the relationship between product and engineering teams in the tech industry, and we know that this relationship can sometimes be fraught with tension, but it doesn't have to be that way. Through expert interviews and real-world examples, we delve into common misalignments, the importance of shared goals, and tactics for successful collaboration that prove a strong product-engineering partnership is essential for delivering exceptional products.
Episodes
Dive into a compelling discussion as we explore the critical role of strategy in development, focusing on its impact on product development, engineering, and business. This episode uncovers the necessity of aligning engineering efforts with business strategies and product roadmaps, emphasizing a balanced approach to innovation and maintenance. You'll gain insights into the importance of strategic execution alignment, clear deci...
We explore the essentials of managing expectations in intense projects. From handling delays to unrealistic expectations, discover key takeaways on alignment, communication, and success. Learn to consider information sources, communicate the current state, and build trust by delivering on commitments. Gain insights on pushing back against unrealistic expectations and the disruptive nature of intense projects.
Takeaways:
1. Co...
In this episode, we discuss the importance of processes in various organizations, emphasizing that some form of it exists even if a formal process isn't documented.
We touch on the balance between having too much or too little process and how it impacts the quality and reliability of work.
Chris highlights the value of repeatable processes for transparency and planning, while Katie shares experiences of dealing with chaos in or...
Product vs. Engineering Podcast: A CEO's Perspective
Welcome to another insightful episode of Product vs. Engineering! In this episode, we sit down with Mia Umanos, the visionary leader behind Clickvoyant, to dive deep into the dynamic interplay between Product and Engineering functions.
Challenges and Triumphs: Hear firsthand accounts of the challenges
faced by a CEO in aligning the product and engineering teams and...
A quick check-in on where we've been, what we've been doing, and what we plan for the future of Product vs. Engineering.
You can now contact us via text or voicemail with your questions, comments, and topics at 626-765-5960 - we'd love to hear from you!
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We look forward to our upcoming episodes and continuing the conversation.
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We made it! Season 1 is in the bag 🙌
Join us for our last episode as we take a look back, give some hot takes, and set up Season 2.
We appreciate everyone who has subscribed, rated, listened, and provided feedback.
Keep an eye out for Season 2 updates!
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In this episode, we get into what user feedback is, ways to collect it, and how to use it, and you’ll hear our suggestion on the easiest, fastest way to tap into user feedback today.
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Listen along as we discuss Product Performance, why it's important, and what measurements can become the focus without tracking meaningful Product Performance.
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Listen along as we attempt to define "delivered" and "done" - the disparity is common and another reason that causes tension.
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Prioritization and Solution Estimation can cause quite a bit of tension between Product and Engineering.
Join us as we discuss how prioritization and solution estimation can happen in different organizations, what can make them go sideways, and why it doesn't have to be so hard.
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⚠️ Opinionated Episode Ahead ⚠️
Can’t say who blames who, but suffice it to say, this is a sore topic across the board, and Leadership has a big part play.
Listen along as we discuss whether Product and Engineering are aligned, where that can go sideways, and what Product can do to make a difference.
Have thoughts or questions on the topic? Drop them in the comments.
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📣 Product People 📣 This week is for you!
Listen as Chris answers the question, “What is Engineering?” and digs deep into:
1) How it happens
2) What bothers Engineers (they're as passionate as Product People)
3) Whether or not Engineers should be able to deal with ambiguity
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This week Katie demystifies a bit of Product for Chris and they spend quite a bit of time on how Product Managers determine which products and features to build.
This week's discussion comes with three caveats:
- For the sake of ease in explaining what Product is, an example of a B2C organization solving a new problem is used - while things like Discovery should be at the start, the process isn't always linear...
- The discussio...
Listen to our first episode as we share how we got started in Product and Engineering and what we hope to achieve with this podcast.
Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our next chat about what Product is.
If you enjoy it, leave us a rating or review - if you didn’t, don’t worry about it.
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Join a sister and brother duo discussing the tension between Product Management and Engineering and how we've been successful in breaking the tension and building great products.
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