Do You Even Need A Product Manager? w/ John Cutler (Reacts)

Is your product management approach clashing with real-world demands?

Product expert John Cutler – author of the long-running newsletter The Beautiful Mess and former product evangelist at Amplitude – returns to the podcast to discuss different approaches to product management, and where they might help (or hinder) your business.

Learn about:

• Ideal or Ordeal: The challenge of applying idealistic, one-size-fits-all perspectives on product management to the harsh realities of business.
• Canny Valley: The risks of adopting Silicon Valley product management styles without the necessary resources or mindset.
• Project vs. Product: The similarities and differences between product managers and project managers.
• Role Call: How to tailor different roles and hierarchies to the actual needs of your business.

This week's discussion got spicy! Don't miss out.

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