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In this episode of Product and Cake, hosts Ghonche Tavoosi and Paul Lunow dive into the essential tools that every product manager should know about—and the ones they should avoid! They explore their favorite tools for task management, collaboration, and product design, offering insights on how each can enhance your workflow. But they don’t stop there: they also take a fun (and somewhat painful) look at the tools they can’t stand, including a shared hatred for a certain project management giant. If you’re looking for practical recommendations to streamline your product management tasks or just curious about the tools Ghonche and Paul swear by, this episode is packed with actionable tips.
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In this insightful episode of Product and Cake, Ghonche Tavoosi and Paul Lunow break down the full product life cycle, from the initial spark of an idea to the emotional sunset of a product. Whether you’re just starting with an idea, transitioning to an MVP, or managing a mature product, this episode will guide you through each stage. The hosts offer practical advice on handling launches without pressure, growing efficiently, and managing the inevitable decline of a product or feature. If you want to learn how to avoid common pitfalls and maximize your product’s impact, this episode is a must-listen. Discover how to keep your product alive and thriving—or when it’s time to say goodbye.
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In this exciting episode of Product and Cake, Ghonche Tavoosi and Paul Lunow take on the question: Do you actually need a product manager? Whether you’re building a startup or managing a growing business, this episode explores when the product management role becomes essential and why it can make or break your company’s success. They break down seven key responsibilities of a product manager—from defining the vision to managing risk—and explain how this multifaceted role ensures everything stays on track. If you’re on the fence about adding a product manager to your team, this episode is a must-listen to understand the crucial role they play in aligning strategy, driving innovation, and fostering cross-functional leadership. Don’t miss the story about why managing a product is just like running a top-tier kitchen!
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In the second episode of season three of Product and Cake, Ghonce Tavoosi and Paul Lunow dive into the essential skills and responsibilities required to be a successful product manager. They explore unexpected skills like meeting management, knowledge management, and communication, emphasizing strategic thinking, customer empathy, and technical literacy. The hosts also highlight adaptability, creativity, and leadership as key traits that separate great product managers from good ones. Whether you’re starting your career or looking to refine your product management skills, this episode offers invaluable insights.
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In the first episode of season three of Product and Cake, the hosts Ghonche Tavoosi and Paul Lunow dive into the fundamentals of product management. They discuss the complexities of entering the product management field, sharing personal stories and insights on the essential responsibilities of the role. This episode is perfect for anyone curious about whether product management is the right path for them or seeking clarity on how to thrive in the role. Key topics include defining the role of a product manager, balancing between business, customer, and technical perspectives, and how product management differs from project management.
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Welcome to the kickoff of Season 3 of Product and Cake! In this special episode, we chat with Christoph Steinlehner, a product coach and consultant, who introduces his “Mapper Method” — a powerful tool to help product teams escape endless meetings and drive real progress. Christoph shares how mapping your thoughts and aligning with your team can lead to clearer, more effective product strategies.
Discover Christoph’s unconventional path into product leadership, plus tips for tackling everyday challenges in product management. Whether you’re just starting or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
Connect with Christoph on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/csteinlehner/) for more details about the Mapper Method and stay tuned for more exciting episodes!
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Ghonche and Paul sit down together to give the podcast a new shape. A new profile. In short, we did some product work.
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Summer is here! Christmas is just around the corner. A project starts or finishes. You need to rally the team. In short, it's all about team events. They are always a challenge, but today, in hybrid mode, they are even more challenging.
Get some inspiration on what to do, what to serve, what to ask. Use this episode to get your head into planning mode. Make your next team event the best ever. -
The tech giants are dominant in all areas. We imagine that they could just stuff 1000 people to do basically every startup idea that exists on the planet.
But they don't! Why is that? Will AI save us? And most importantly: Does it make sense for you to start something today? Find the answers in this refreshing and motivating podcast episode with Ghonche and Paul. -
The most undervalued function is product ops. Only with dedicated product ops people is it possible to scale a product organisation at all. The same goes for engineers and DevOps. Is it that simple? Tune in to learn about this exciting role and why Ghonche and Paul are not quite on the same page here.
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We start deep. Sometimes the check-in questions get out of hand, as they did this time. But hey, that's what they're made for. The subject of this episode is also huge. We talk about product strategy. Is monetisation part of it? What makes a good strategy and do I even need one? This is your glimpse as a service (GaaS). Get your head in the game and dive into the topic of strategy.
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You do it every day. Your team depends on you to do it. Your peers, colleagues, friends, family, in fact everyone has to do it, is waiting for it and will lose confidence if it is not done. Ghonche and Paul talk about decisions. And we also made a big decision to introduce something new to our podcast. Tune in to find out what has changed!
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Now it is time for a return to the office. The days of working from home, recording from home and living from home are over. Ghonche phrased it as working from work.
But is that really the case? Is returning to the office the only way forward? Sitting in traffic, spending time at the coffee machine. Or are there other solutions? Solutions to stay motivated, stay connected and feel a sense of belonging.
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It was shocking to receive the following answer to my question: How are you?
I am fine. But my bank account has been emptied.
What? I can't believe it! But Ghonche laughed and said: "Yes, it was unexpected, but the bank will take care of it now."
Then my HR manager asked me: Paul, did you really send me that email? Someone had asked her, on my behalf, to change my bank details before the next salary cycle.
Finally, an email arrived in my inbox from our IT department asking me to become a human firewall.
Are we all at risk? Should we close our eyes and concentrate on our breathwork?
These are crazy times we live in. But there is no need to despair. Celebrate the invisible heroes! Double down on trust and transparency in your team! Aim for extraordinary product experiences to use shocking moments to build a relationship.
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Closing a chapter and opening a new one is very common in all product and technology teams these days. But how do you do it right, and what factors keep people motivated?
These and other questions are answered by your hosts Ghonche and Paul in the final episode of 2023. We list the key factors and give a nice suggestion on how to show appreciation.
Recommend this episode to someone who is starting a new chapter, leading a team and has to make decisions now.
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What happens when seasoned product and technology experts get together to discuss how to launch a new product? It all depends.
In this episode, we welcome Lukasz from LLI to discuss what it takes to get a new idea off the ground. Lukasz has founded several companies as CTO and runs a successful software development company. His insights are fascinating and inspiring.
And this episode is packed with insights. Paul shares his latest idea for a new business. And who knows, maybe it will soon become a side project. Use the conversation to get all the inspiration you need to validate your product and technical approach. And if you love it as much as we do, send us your questions, because there will be a follow-up episode. -
And everything you need to know about the OpenAI drama.
Tired of reading too? We've got you covered. Just tune in to the latest episode of Product and Cake. Enjoy the icing on the team engagement cake!
Is MS Teams finally better than Slack? Is sending emoticons part of your role description? And how can you increase engagement with your remote team?
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How long have you been working on your current project? Do you involve users in your development process? Join this episode to learn about Paul's current project status, how Ghonche can be scared, and what to do to make sure you are developing products that meet user requirements.
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Do you find yourself constantly resizing windows all over your screen? Moving them from one desktop to another?
Have you ever lost data because you accidentally copied something and overwrote your clipboard?
Have you ever been giving a presentation and then your computer went into standby mode?
Don't ask any more, jump straight into the episode and find out how small applications can make a big difference to the way you work! -
Are you full of energy at the moment? Or just scrolling around?
Here in the Western Hemisphere, the days are getting shorter, the temperatures are dropping, but our screens are shining as bright as ever. Time to talk about energy and motivation.
You can hear it in Ghonch's voice as she rushes into the recording after a busy day of meetings. And it is probably the same for you. Join Ghonche and me as we discover some ways to take care and boost motivation. And we also talk about how to apply them to your team.
Because as brain workers, it is our duty to take care of our tools. Brains and podcasts! - Laat meer zien
