S4:E8 - The Product Ops Strategy Stack

Описание: The Product Ops Strategy Stack with Jenny Wanger | Product Ops Podcast

In this episode of the Product Ops Podcast, we are thrilled to host Jenny Wanger, product operations consulting expert and coach. Jenny shares her journey into product ops, discussing how she transitioned from product leadership to focus on scalable systems and operations. We delve into the evolution of product ops, addressing common challenges such as the impact of layoffs and the essential need for companies to establish a cohesive product ops strategy. Jenny emphasizes the importance of making value visible and offers actionable insights into creating effective product ops strategies. She shares anecdotes and practical advice on overcoming behavior change and aligning product ops with broader organizational goals. Ideal for product ops practitioners, engineers, product managers, and stakeholders, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge on driving organizational success through strategic product operations.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions
01:35 Jenny's Journey into Product Operations
04:20 The Role and Impact of Product Ops
06:18 Challenges and Evolution in Product Ops
00:47 Building a Product Ops Strategy
16:34 Aligning Product Ops with Organizational Goals
24:58 Balancing Responsibilities in Product Ops
26:57 The API Metaphor and Institutional Incoherence
28:35 The High Leverage of Product Ops
31:05 Keeping Strategy Front and Center
32:49 The Importance of Repetition in Strategy
34:03 Empathy and Change Management
36:44 Behavior Change and Storytelling
38:52 Challenges in Product Ops
46:09 Motivation and Impact
48:18 Evolving Views on Product Ops
52:45 Connecting and Learning More