Product Weekend Podcast

Join hosts Tojal and Brito on the Product Weekend Podcast as they explore the crucial role of entrepreneurial thinking in product management with Tanja Lau, a trailblazer in educational innovation and the founder of Product Academy.

In this insightful episode, Tanja shares her unique journey from studying literature to leading product management education, highlighting how creativity and strategic thinking intersect in the tech industry. Learn how understanding business viability and fostering a culture of continuous learning and leadership can propel product professionals to new heights. From Tanja’s transition to pioneering educational models to the evolution of learning in product management, this episode is filled with valuable lessons on cultivating the entrepreneurial mindset necessary to thrive in today’s dynamic market.

Tune in to be inspired by Tanja’s impactful approaches to education and leadership in product management. Don’t miss this engaging exploration into developing the skills that define successful product leaders.

Learn more about the Product Academy: https://www.productacademy.ch/

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Though times call for Viability

(1:00) Welcome to Episode 14

(2:25) Favourite weekend

(2:55) Tanja’s introduction

(5:07) What is the Product Academy

(13:20) Curation vs À la carte

(15:07) The curriculum of the Product Academy

(19:34) What changed along the way

(23:41) The importance of Continuous Learning

(29:30) How the Academy has changed lives

(31:57) Talking about failures publicly

(33:10) How to integrate Continuous Learning into a busy schedule

(38:12) What traits should a Product Leader have

(42:36) The importance of Mentors

(47:36) The most relevant skills for Product Managers in the next 5 years (besides AI)

(50:28) Advice for new PMs

(51:33) Sprint questions

(53:29) Release notes