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In this insightful episode, we're joined by Saeed Khan, a seasoned product leader, adviser, and fractional CPO who has helped numerous companies build successful product teams. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Saeed shares why so many product managers get stuck in a delivery mindset rather than thinking like business leaders.Meet Hosts: Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/]Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru]Sid - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/] [https://sidsaladi.substack.com/ [https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi]💎 Here are more resources for you🚀 The Ultimate PM Launch Pad - Blast Off Your Career Now! 🚀https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTOupMjArBvrML5VWUGzaKqt🧰 Master the PM Toolkit - Equip Yourself for Success! 🧰https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTM4acJOjQYFvOVMzfiEFlqE⚡️ Stay Ahead of the Tech Curve - Charge Your Knowledge Now! ⚡️https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTMvYe4lAYpfdbDoNdPbA33oDiscover why product management isn't just about shipping features but driving product success through business acumen. Learn how to shift from being a "Jira jockey" to becoming a true product leader who understands the holistic business context.Whether you're aspiring to enter product management or looking to advance from a product manager to a product leader, this episode provides valuable insights to help you level up your career.Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction to today's topic on product management myths1:07 - Meet our guest Saeed Khan and episode overview2:43 - Sahed's background and journey in product management3:45 - Differences between US and Canadian product management ecosystems7:37 - Defining moments that shaped Saeed's product management philosophy11:37 - The holistic view of product management: connecting business and product14:04 - Top myths about product management that need to be busted16:15 - The core job of product management: driving product success20:12 - Why product management is business management23:21 - How technology evolves but business problems remain consistent25:31 - AI's impact on product management: evolution not replacement28:33 - How new PMs can start thinking like business leaders33:02 - Creating the right culture for product teams to thrive36:23 - Building cross-functional relationships and feedback loops38:33 - Common mistakes PMs make when interacting with customer-facing teams42:03 - Future of product management in the next 5 years46:37 - Where to connect with SaeedWhat You'll Learn:Why "more features" doesn't equal better productsHow to drive product success beyond just shipping featuresWays to break out of the delivery-focused mindsetTechniques for building cross-functional relationships that enhance product developmentWhy understanding business objectives is crucial for effective prioritizationHow AI will change product management (and what it won't replace)Practical tips for new PMs to develop business leadership skillsConnect with Sahed Khan on LinkedIn to continue the conversation!#ProductManagement #ProductLeadership #BusinessStrategy #ProductSuccess #ProductDevelopment #CrossFunctional #ProductThinking #ProductCulture #FeatureFactory #ProductStrategy
