In this episode of Productly Speaking, Karl Abbott chats with Adil Hussain, a product manager at the Financial Times, about his unconventional path into product management, the lessons he's learned from working across public and private sectors, and his passion for mentoring aspiring PMs. They explore how AI is reshaping the role, the importance of community and real-world learning, and how the UK’s Government Digital Service (GDS) offers a global model for accessible, user-centered design.
Topics Covered
- Adil’s Journey into Product Management
- Public vs. Private Sector Product Work
- Mentorship and Community Building
- The Evolving Role of the Product Manager
- AI in Product Management
Resources Mentioned
- GOV.UK Design System
- UK Government Digital Service (GDS)
- GDS Service Standard
- GDS Product Management Capability Framework
Key Quotes
- “Product management for me is about solving those problems in the right way and also making sure that we're building really good user experiences.”
- “I come across people that I mentor, that I teach or just have normal conversations with who aspire to break into product… and don’t realize they’re already doing product-style thinking.”
- “Being able to tell good stories as a product manager and being able to tell a narrative… it’s very, very important.”
Connect with Adil
Interested in Adil’s bootcamp or mentorship?
Reach out to him on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adilh1/
Popular Podcasts
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.