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As a product manager, it can feel like everyone wants a piece of your roadmap—and saying yes seems like the safest way to stay collaborative and helpful. But every yes is a hidden trade-off, and over time those invisible compromises can erode focus, frustrate users, and quietly damage your credibility.​In this video, I unpack a high-profile app redesign gone wrong and show how saying yes to “more, faster” ended up trading away the simple, reliable core experience users actually valued. You’ll learn three practical lessons: measure every request against your north star metric, make trade-offs visible when you commit, and redefine your value as protecting focus—not shipping every request.​If your roadmap feels like a grocery list written by ten people, this video will help you pause, say no with confidence, and rebuild trust by keeping the promises that truly matter.Chapters00:00 When everything is “top priority” on your roadmap​00:36 The Sonos app redesign and what went wrong​01:52 The real cost of saying yes to everything​02:16 Lesson 1 – Measure against your north star​03:10 Lesson 2 – Make your trade-offs visible​04:06 Lesson 3 – Redefine your value​04:59 Closing mindset shift: saying no as stewardship​05:15 A simple roadmap exercise to stop overcommitting​05:34 Final reminder→ Subscribe to my Substack: https://detanoyedele.substack.com/Who am I? 👩🏾 I'm Detan! I'm a Product Manager in Canada. I help mid-level Product Managers gain clarity and distinction in their work and career journey.Let's connect 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/savvywithin 💻 Website & Blog → https://www.detanoyedele.com🤗 Subscribe for new videos → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23U4er8-7r_GFbc9xXebZA?sub_confirmation=1💌 For business inquiries, partnerships or questions → [email protected]#productmanagement #savvywithin #detanoyedele

When a product launch underdelivers, it doesn’t just dent your metrics—it dents your credibility as a product manager. In this video, I walk through a real story of a failed reporting feature launch, how trust started to quietly erode, and what it actually takes to rebuild it with your team, stakeholders, and leadership.You’ll learn why defending the outcome or disappearing after a miss makes things worse, and how to instead own the results, separate decision quality from outcomes, and make your learning highly visible. I’ll also share five practical moves: framing the failure clearly, revisiting assumptions, changing your behavior (not just the story), and taking a smaller, sharper follow‑up bet that restores confidence over time.If you’ve ever shipped something that “kind of worked, but not really,” this video will help you metabolize that failure and turn it into durable trust and better product decisions.Chapters00:00 Story of a failed reporting feature launch​01:02 How quiet failures erode trust in PMs​02:20 Common reactions after failed launches03:21 Step 1 – Own outcome04:15 Step 2 – Decision minus results​05:20 Step 3 – Explicit and visible learning07:00 Step 4 – Change your behavior, not just narrative​08:04 Step 5 – Smaller, sharper follow‑up bet​08:53 The real source of trust in product managers​09:35 Final takeaway and viewer reflection prompt→ Subscribe to my Substack: https://detanoyedele.substack.com/Who am I? 👩🏾 I'm Detan! I'm a Product Manager in Canada. I help mid-level Product Managers gain clarity and distinction in their work and career journey.Let's connect 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/savvywithin 💻 Website & Blog → https://www.detanoyedele.com🤗 Subscribe for new videos → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23U4er8-7r_GFbc9xXebZA?sub_confirmation=1💌 For business inquiries, partnerships or questions → [email protected]#productmanagement #savvywithin #detanoyedele

Your busiest users—the operators, managers, and leaders—won't give you 60-minute interviews. Their calendars are Tetris on hard mode, and they paid to use your product, not co-create it. So how do you run effective product discovery when they ghost your outreach? This video shares 5 battle-tested principles I learned the hard way: shorten your asks to micro-moments, go where their pain already lives (support tickets, sales calls), use prototypes as instant reaction tests, design async feedback loops, and assemble truth from signal fragments instead of waiting for perfect stories. Real-world examples from Slack and Shopify show how top PMs extract insights without stealing user time.​Stop fighting for "ideal" discovery. Learn to design lightweight systems that fit their workflow and capture honest behaviors over polished opinions. If your users are too busy to talk, this 8-minute guide changes how you discover without interrupting their day.Chapters00:00 The discovery roadblock01:06 Myth busted: long interviews aren't real-world discovery​01:45 Mindset shift​02:55 Principle 1: Micro-asks03:40 Principle 2: Go where pain lives04:22 Principle 3: Prototypes05:17 Principle 4: Async discovery 05:56 Principle 5: Assemble truth06:32 What changed07:03 Antipatterns to avoid in busy-user discovery​08:06 Listen→ Subscribe to my Substack: https://detanoyedele.substack.com/Who am I? 👩🏾 I'm Detan! I'm a Product Manager in Canada. I help mid-level Product Managers gain clarity and distinction in their work and career journey.Let's connect 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/savvywithin 💻 Website & Blog → https://www.detanoyedele.com🤗 Subscribe for new videos → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23U4er8-7r_GFbc9xXebZA?sub_confirmation=1💌 For business inquiries, partnerships or questions → [email protected]#productmanagement #savvywithin #detanoyedele

Every product manager has had that one idea they were sure would be a game-changer… until it quietly flopped after launch. In this video, I share the story of a feature I was convinced would be a massive win—and the uncomfortable lesson it taught me about what it really means to “be right” as a PM.You’ll learn why the best product managers aren’t the ones with the strongest vision, but the ones who become experts at proving themselves wrong. We’ll break down how ego, attachment to ideas, and confirmation bias quietly derail product decisions, and how to replace them with a scientist mindset that makes better outcomes almost inevitable.I’ll walk through a practical three-step system you can start using today: framing everything as a hypothesis, becoming your own devil’s advocate, and building processes that actively seek the truth through data, customers, and cross-functional input. If you’ve ever felt pressure to always have the answers, this video will help you reframe your role—and build products that actually work in the real worldChapters00:00 The failed “sure thing” feature01:00 The dangerous pressure to always be right02:10 When your ideas become your identity03:20 Redefining what it means to be right05:00 Step 1 – Think like a scientist, not a visionary06:40 Step 2 – Become your own devil’s advocate08:20 Step 3 – Build a system for finding the truth10:15 Why embracing being wrong makes you a better PM11:05 The real secret to “always” being right→ Subscribe to my Substack: https://detanoyedele.substack.com/Who am I? 👩🏾 I'm Detan! I'm a Product Manager in Canada. I help mid-level Product Managers gain clarity and distinction in their work and career journey.Let's connect 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/savvywithin 💻 Website & Blog → https://www.detanoyedele.com🤗 Subscribe for new videos → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23U4er8-7r_GFbc9xXebZA?sub_confirmation=1💌 For business inquiries, partnerships or questions → [email protected]#productmanagement #savvywithin #detanoyedele

Onboarding into a new product manager role can look completely different from one company to the next—especially when you switch from an in‑person team to a fully remote one. In this video, I break down the five biggest ways my onboarding changed across two PM roles in one year, and how that reshaped my approach to the first 30, 60, and 90 days in any new product role.You’ll learn how to navigate structured vs unstructured onboarding plans, build a learning log, practice intentional visibility in remote environments, and decide whether to spend more of your time with engineering or with go‑to‑market teams. We’ll also dig into measuring your progress by clarity instead of just outcomes, and why documentation becomes your superpower when you’re onboarding remotely.If you’re about to start a new PM role—or want to get more intentional about your next 90 days—this video will give you practical tactics, questions to ask, and mindset shifts you can apply right away.Chapters:00:00 Why two PM onboardings in one year00:45 Following a set onboarding plan vs designing your own01:40 How to build a learning log and over‑communicate with your manager02:35 Join as many calls as possible during onboarding03:10 In‑person vs remote: proximity vs intentional visibility04:00 Tactics for staying visible in remote roles (Slack, notes, listening in)04:55 Measuring progress by outcomes vs clarity in your first 90 days05:50 What to focus on at 30, 60, and 90 days06:45 Where product problems live: delivery, discovery, or go‑to‑market07:35 When to spend more time with engineering vs GTM teams08:30 Shadowing calls and looping insights back to engineering09:15 Why remote onboarding demands more documentation10:05 Writing as proof of thinking: PRDs, briefs, decision logs11:05 Key onboarding mindset: adapt your 30/60/90, don’t chase perfect11:45 Final advice: clarity, relationships, and context over quick wins→ Subscribe to my Substack: https://detanoyedele.substack.com/Who am I? 👩🏾 I'm Detan! I'm a Product Manager in Canada. I help mid-level Product Managers gain clarity and distinction in their work and career journey.Let's connect 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/savvywithin 💻 Website & Blog → https://www.detanoyedele.com🤗 Subscribe for new videos → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23U4er8-7r_GFbc9xXebZA?sub_confirmation=1💌 For business inquiries, partnerships or questions → [email protected]#productmanagement #savvywithin #detanoyedele

Think you know everything about Product Market Fit (PMF)? Think again! In Part 2 of "Truth or Myth? Everything you’ve heard about PMF," we break down some of the most common myths and truths circulating in the product world right now. Discover why PMF isn't just for B2C companies, why customer satisfaction doesn't always equal true market fit, and how metrics like churn rate and focusing on niche markets really matter. Whether you're a product manager, founder, or curious about scaling successful products, this episode will challenge your assumptions and give you actionable insights to sharpen your product strategy. Watch now to separate reality from fiction and take your understanding of PMF to the next level!Chapters00:00 Introduction: Apple vs. Android & illustration of PMF00:21 PMF only matters for B2C businesses?01:02 Customer satisfaction and PMF02:10 Prioritizing customer feature requests after achieving PMF02:59 Churn Rate and it's relationship to Product Market Fit04:12 Focusing on a Niche Market Helps Achieve PMF05:57 Achieving PMF Means Guaranteed Growth06:47 Final Thoughts & TakeawaysWHO AM I? 👩🏾 I'm Detan! I'm a Product Manager in Canada. I help mid-level Product Managers gain clarity and distinction in their work and career journey.LET’S GET SOCIAL 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/savvywithin ▶️ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/savvywithin 🐦 Twitter → https://www.twitter.com/savvywithin 💻 Website & Blog → https://www.detanoyedele.com🤗 SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW VIDEOS → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23U4er8-7r_GFbc9xXebZA?sub_confirmation=1 ⬅️LET'S CONNECT 😉 Consider subscribing if you like what you see and hear. For enquiries, partnership opportunities or If you want to go more in-depth and have a bigger question, feel free to email me at [email protected]. 😉#productmanagement #savvywithin #detanoyedele

Unlock the real secrets behind Product Market Fit (PMF) in Part 1 of this eye-opening series! Is everything you’ve heard about PMF true, or just a myth? In this video, we break down popular claims, debunk common misconceptions, and clarify what PMF really means for startups and established companies alike. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, product manager, or just curious about building products people love, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Get ready to separate fact from fiction, and take your understanding of PMF to the next level!Chapters00:00 Introduction to Product Market Fit (PMF)01:07 The Pillars of PMF02:31 Spectrum vs. Binary: Is PMF All or Nothing?**04:19 PMF beyond startups05:30 PMF as a one-time achievement06:31 Metrics for measuring PMF07:33 The "Perfect Product"08:24 About user growth and PMF09:51 Superior product for PMFWHO AM I? 👩🏾 I'm Detan! I'm a Product Manager in Canada. I help mid-level Product Managers gain clarity and distinction in their work and career journey.LET’S GET SOCIAL 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/savvywithin ▶️ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/savvywithin 🐦 Twitter → https://www.twitter.com/savvywithin 💻 Website & Blog → https://www.detanoyedele.com🤗 SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW VIDEOS → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23U4er8-7r_GFbc9xXebZA?sub_confirmation=1 ⬅️LET'S CONNECT 😉 Consider subscribing if you like what you see and hear. For enquiries, partnership opportunities or If you want to go more in-depth and have a bigger question, feel free to email me at [email protected]. 😉#productmanagement #savvywithin #detanoyedele

Unlock the secrets to aligning your team's initiatives with real business value! In this video, we break down the art of translating high-level OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) into actionable strategies that truly move the needle. Discover the four essential value buckets every organization should focus on—increasing revenue, protecting revenue, reducing costs, and avoiding future costs. With practical examples and clear frameworks, you'll learn how to categorize your initiatives, justify their impact, and drive meaningful results for your business. Perfect for product managers, team leads, and anyone looking to make their work count!Chapters 00:00 Introduction: The Challenge of Aligning OKRs 01:49 Understanding Business Value: The Four Value Buckets 02:54 Value Bucket 1 04:44 Strategies for Value Bucket 1 07:05 Value Bucket 2 08:13 Strategies for Value Bucket 2 11:05 Value Bucket 3 12:47 Strategies for Value Bucket 3 14:13 Value Bucket 4 15:46 Strategies for Value Bucket 4 17:31 Recap: Applying the Value Buckets 18:11 Closing Thoughts & Next StepsWHO AM I? 👩🏾 I'm Detan! I'm a Product Manager in Canada. I help mid-level Product Managers gain clarity and distinction in their work and career journey.LET’S GET SOCIAL 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/savvywithin ▶️ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/savvywithin 🐦 Twitter → https://www.twitter.com/savvywithin 💻 Website & Blog → https://www.detanoyedele.com🤗 SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW VIDEOS → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23U4er8-7r_GFbc9xXebZA?sub_confirmation=1 ⬅️LET'S CONNECT 😉 Consider subscribing if you like what you see and hear. For enquiries, partnership opportunities or If you want to go more in-depth and have a bigger question, feel free to email me at [email protected]. 😉#productmanagement #savvywithin #detanoyedele

Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:17:21 - What is Retention & Frequency? 00:35:15 - What is DAU , WAU, MAU? 00:57:02 - What is important in measuring Retention? 01:56:26 - Intent and Habit 02:57:05 - Growth Indicators 04:16:26 - Correlation with Key Business metrics 05:40:14 - Actionable Insights for Product 06:36:16 - In Context? 07:53:23 - Measuring important retention metricsLET’S GET SOCIAL: 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/savvywithin ▶️ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/savvywithin 🐦 Twitter → https://www.twitter.com/savvywithin 💻 Website & Blog → https://www.detanoyedele.com🤗 SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW VIDEOS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23U4er8-7r_GFbc9xXebZA?sub_confirmation=1 ⬅️WHO I AM : I'm Detan! I'm a Product Manager in Canada. I help Product Managers gain clarity and distinction in their work and career journey.LET'S CONNECT 😉: Consider subscribing if you like what you see and hear. For enquiries, partnership opportunities or If you want to go more in-depth and have a bigger question, feel free to email me at [email protected]. 😉 #savvywithin #detanoyedele #productmanagementMusic by: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: IXQPVVUXGP3RUYHL

Chapter00:00 - Introduction to Product Strategy01:28 - The Fallacy of Prioritization Frameworks05:42 - Techniques for Better Product Strategy07:52 - Key Principles for Defining Product Strategy10:11 - Organizing Teams for Strategic Success12:02 - The Role of Product Leadership in Bringing ClarityLET’S GET SOCIAL:📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/savvywithin▶️ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/savvywithin🐦 Twitter → https://www.twitter.com/savvywithin💻 Website & Blog → https://www.detanoyedele.com🤗 SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW VIDEOS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23U4er8-7r_GFbc9xXebZA?sub_confirmation=1 ⬅️ WHO I AM : I'm Detan! I'm a Product Manager in Canada. I help Product Managers gain clarity and distinction in their work and career journey.LET'S CONNECT 😉:Consider subscribing if you like what you see and hear. For enquiries, partnership opportunities or If you want to go more in-depth and have a bigger question, feel free to email me at [email protected]. 😉#savvywithin #detanoyedele #productmanagement

In this insightful episode, I break down the key principles and strategies that drive successful Product-Led Growth, a revolutionary approach transforming the way businesses attract, convert, and retain customers.What you'l learn: - Introduction to Product-Led Growth - Limitations of funnels and the excellence of growth loops - 6 Principles of PLG - Examples of companies adopting these principles - Recommendations to start adopting PLG - How to know that you have achieved PMF?Chapters00:00 - Intro00:26 - What is PLG?01:28 - growth02:11 - essence of growth hacking02:32 - comparative discussion PLG vs Pre-PLG04:16 - Principles of PLG04:17 - Principle 1 - PMF, Data, then growth08:36 - Principle 1 - Examples of companies adopting Principle 1 10:04 - Principle 2 - Build Loops, Not Funnels10:19 - how do funnels work?11:10 - how do growth loops work?11:24 - limitations of funnels + growth loops excellence12:38 - Growth loops solution 13:14 - Key Characteristics of growth loops15:55 - Principle 2 - Examples of companies adopting Principle 218:10 - Principle 3 - Create Value First19:23 - Principle 3 - Examples of companies adopting Principle 320:46 - Principle 4 - Speedy Time-to-Value vs. pre-Qualification22:59 - Principle 4 - Examples of companies adopting Principle 423:54 - Principle 5 - PLG is pro-Evolution, Not pro-Revolution26:11 - Principle 5 - Examples of companies adopting Principle 526:51 - Principle 6 - Failure as Learning not Wastage28:28 - Principle 6 - Examples of companies adopting Principle 629:23 - Recommendations to start adopting PLG29:49 - How do you know you have achieved PMF?LET’S GET SOCIAL:📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/savvywithin▶️ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/savvywithin🐦 Twitter → https://www.twitter.com/savvywithin💻 Website & Blog → https://www.detanoyedele.com🤗 SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW VIDEOS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23U4er8-7r_GFbc9xXebZA?sub_confirmation=1 ⬅️ WHO I AM : I'm Detan! I'm a Product Manager in Canada. I help Product Managers gain clarity and distinction in their work and career journey.LET'S CONNECT 😉:Consider subscribing if you like what you see and hear. For enquiries, partnership opportunities or If you want to go more in-depth and have a bigger question, feel free to email me at [email protected]. 😉#savvywithin #detanoyedele #productmanagement

In product management, the concept of frameworks holds paramount significance. They provide the structure that underpins a well-functioning, organized, and efficient process. However, like any powerful tool, the effectiveness of product frameworks lies in their proper implementation. Failing to harness them correctly can lead to suboptimal outcomes. Today, we delve into the pitfalls to avoid and the best practices to embrace in order to excel in using product frameworks.Chapters:00:15 - Importance of Product Frameworks01:04 - Frameworks vs. Methodologies vs. Approaches03:41 - Common Frameworks / Methodologies / Approaches07:29 - Why do we suck at using Product Frameworks?08:45 - How not to suck at using Product Frameworks08:49 - Grasp the core and essence09:41 - Adopting a one-sized fit-all to frameworks10:05 - Not understanding outcomes before choosing frameworks11:03 - Know when to stop or adapt13:09 - Logic & Common sense15:13 - Where Product frameworks went wrong24:02 - ConclusionLET’S GET SOCIAL:📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/savvywithin▶️ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/savvywithin🐦 Twitter → https://www.twitter.com/savvywithin💻 Website & Blog → https://www.detanoyedele.com🤗 SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW VIDEOS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23U4er8-7r_GFbc9xXebZA?sub_confirmation=1 ⬅️ WHO I AM : I'm Detan! I'm a Product Manager in Canada. I help Product Managers gain clarity and distinction in their work and career journey.LET'S CONNECT 😉:Consider subscribing if you like what you see and hear. For enquiries, partnership opportunities or If you want to go more in-depth and have a bigger question, feel free to email me at [email protected].😉#savvywithin #detanoyedele #productmanagement

Product Management is not all rainbows and sunshine. Here are some not-so-glamorous side of being a product manager.Chapters0:00 - The Uncool Realities of Product Management1:52 - Full scope of value not recognized4:49 - Navigating Politics and Cross-Functional Collaboration 7:21 - Operations, Logistics and Mundane things vs Creative and Intellectual work9:41 - Who calls the shots?12:33 - Under-utilized knowledge14:13 - Confusion about areas of expertise & Dissatisfaction about area of focus17:54 - ConclusionLET’S GET SOCIAL:📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/savvywithin▶️ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/savvywithin🐦 Twitter → https://www.twitter.com/savvywithin💻 Website & Blog → https://www.detanoyedele.com🤗 SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW VIDEOS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23U4er8-7r_GFbc9xXebZA?sub_confirmation=1 ⬅️ WHO I AM : I'm Detan! I'm a Product Manager in Canada. I help Product Managers gain clarity and distinction in their work and career journey.LET'S CONNECT 😉:Consider subscribing if you like what you see and hear. For enquiries, partnership opportunities or If you want to go more in-depth and have a bigger question, feel free to email me at [email protected]. 😉#savvywithin #detanoyedele #productmanagement

Explore the evolving career paths for product managers in this insightful video. Learn about the dual-track system, its parallels with software engineering careers, and the challenges it presents in the product management field. Discover the nuances of Individual Contributor and Managerial Paths for Product Managers - the unique opportunities in cross-functional roles. Hear why I think it’s ineffective and confusing for product managers to choose a career path or specialization path given the current options we have. Happy to hear your thoughts!Chapters00:00 Introduction to Product Manager Career Paths02:21 Six Step Career Paths for Software Engineers06:16 Dual-Track Product Management Path08:48 Specialist and Coaching Path for Product Managers09:36 People Management Path for Product Managers10:39 Underlying Reasons for Dual-Track System12:32 Challenges with Dual-Track System for Product Management14:03 Effectiveness Varies Across OrganizationsAttribution Video by Mikhail Nilov: https://www. pexels.com/video/two-men-discussing-exercise-pilates-6740167/Video by Theo Decker: https://www.pexels.com/video/a-guy-discussing-work-with-a-woman-in-front-of-a-laptop-5941107/Video by Kindel Media: https://www.pexels.com/video/a-group-of-business-people-working-in-unity-6774847/Video by Tima Miroshnichenko: https://www.pexels.com/video/woman-in-black-hoodie-doing-a-high-five-with-another-person-5377270/Video by Ketut Subiyanto: https://www.pexels.com/video/video-of-man-discussing-in-front-of-people-4629797/Video by cottonbro studio: https://www.pexels.com/video/a-female-coder-busy-with-her-work-5473806/Nighttime Stroll By Artificial.Music is licensed under a Creative Commons License.🤗 SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW VIDEOS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23U4er8-7r_GFbc9xXebZA?sub_confirmation=1 ⬅️ WHO I AM : I'm Detan! I'm a Product Manager in Canada. I help Product Managers gain clarity and distinction in their work and career journey.LET’S GET SOCIAL:📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/savvywithin▶️ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/savvywithin🐦 Twitter → https://www.twitter.com/savvywithin💻 Website & Blog → https://www.detanoyedele.comLET'S CONNECT 😉:Consider subscribing if you like what you see and hear. For enquiries, partnership opportunities or If you want to go more in-depth and have a bigger question, feel free to email me at [email protected] 😉#savvywithin #detanoyedele #productmanagement

Join us as we dive deep into the top comments on a Redditors' regret about being in Product Management, examining factors such as unrealistic expectations, misalignment with personal values, organization culture, and the constant demand for decision-making.We aim to help you gain a better understanding of the realities of a product management career and navigate you professional journeys more effectively.Whether you are a seasoned product manager seeking solace in shared experiences or someone contemplating a career in this field, this episode offers invaluable insights that can inform and empower your Product Management career choicesChapters:00:16 Intro00:39 The problem01:18 The PM is a mini-CEO conundrum06:36 Failed Entrepreneurs as product managers07:38 Is Strategy the answer?08:28 Why strategy might not be the answer11:40 Letting go of the high-from decision making14:48 Getting a more junior PMs and a promotion?15:46 Why you get a promotion16:27 Why junior PMs may not be the answer19:20 Process Optimization and Survival hacks?20:30 Don't really wanna work anymore?20:55 My advise to the posterLET’S GET SOCIAL:📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/savvywithin▶️ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/savvywithin🐦 Twitter → https://www.twitter.com/savvywithin💻 Website & Blog → https://www.detanoyedele.com🤗 SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW VIDEOS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23U4er8-7r_GFbc9xXebZA?sub_confirmation=1 ⬅️ WHO I AM : I'm Detan! I'm a Product Manager in Canada.I help Product Managers gain clarity and distinction in their work and career journey.LET'S CONNECT 😉:Consider subscribing if you like what you see and hear. For enquiries, partnership opportunities or If you want to go more in-depth and have a bigger question, feel free to email me at [email protected].😉#savvywithin #detanoyedele #productmanagement

Exploring Polarizing Hot Takes on Product Management with ChatGPT. This video showcases a collection of thought-provoking hot takes generated by ChatGPT, sparking intense debates and challenging conventional wisdom about Product Management practices. Chapters00:59 - 1. Product managers should have a technical background to better understand the development process and communicate effectively with engineers.02:40 - 2. Agile development methodology is overrated and has led to the oversimplification of complex product management processes.05:03 - 3. The prioritization of user feedback can be detrimental to a product's long-term success as it may limit innovation and differentiation from competitors.07:22 - 4. The use of data analytics in product management has led to an over-reliance on quantitative metrics at the expense of qualitative insights.10:06 - 5. Product managers should be more involved in the sales process to better understand customer needs and improve the product market fit.11:52 - 6. The trend towards flat organizational structures in product management can lead to confusion and a lack of accountability.13:00 - 7. The current emphasis on rapid product development and iteration has led to the neglect of product maintenance and support, leading to a high rate of product abandonment.16:22 - 8. MVPs (minimum viable products) are often not viable enough and can harm a product's reputation.18:31 - 9. The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in product management can lead to the loss of human creativity and intuition.20:11 - 10. The practice of "shipping and iterating" has led to a culture of constant change, causing confusion and frustration for users.22:06 - 11. A/B testing is overused and can lead to missed opportunities for innovation.22:34 - 12. Too much emphasis is placed on product roadmaps and they should be abandoned altogether.25:56 - 13. Product managers should have final say on product design, not designers or developers.28:49 - 14. Feature prioritization should be based solely on data and metrics, not intuition or user feedback.31:32 - 15. Product managers should have a strong understanding of psychology to create more effective products.LET’S GET SOCIAL:📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/savvywithin▶️ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/savvywithin🐦 Twitter → https://www.twitter.com/savvywithin💻 Website & Blog → https://www.detanoyedele.com🤗 SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW VIDEOS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23U4er8-7r_GFbc9xXebZA?sub_confirmation=1 ⬅️ WHO I AM : I'm Detan! I'm a Product Manager in Canada. I help Product Managers gain clarity and distinction in their work and career journey.LET'S CONNECT 😉:Consider subscribing if you like what you see and hear. For enquiries, partnership opportunities or If you want to go more in-depth and have a bigger question, feel free to email me at [email protected]. 😉#savvywithin #detanoyedele #productmanagement

Unlock your potential as a top-performing product manager with essential weekly habits. Learn strategies to excel in five crucial areas: product strategy, technical competence, data analysis, career development, and communication. Discover practical tips to enhance your skills and stay ahead in the competitive world of product management.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Product Management Skills02:02 Understanding Product Strategy and Impact04:21 How to Articulate Your Product Vision06:03 3 Tips on Improving Your Technical Product Competence09:56 Enhancing Adjacent Team Collaboration10:31 Learning from Competitors' Strategic Decisions11:15 Shadowing Other Product Managers12:16 3 Tips for Data and Analytical Fluency17:02 4 tips for your career development18:39 A Community of Product Managers00:19:37 3 Tips for Personal Development00:21:32 Developing Your Communication and Collaboration SkillsLET’S GET SOCIAL:📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/savvywithin▶️ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/savvywithin🐦 Twitter → https://www.twitter.com/savvywithin💻 Website & Blog → https://www.detanoyedele.com🤗 SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW VIDEOS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23U4er8-7r_GFbc9xXebZA?sub_confirmation=1 ⬅️ WHO I AM : I'm Detan! I'm a Product Manager in Canada. I help Product Managers gain clarity and distinction in their work and career journey.LET'S CONNECT 😉:Consider subscribing if you like what you see and hear. For enquiries, partnership opportunities or If you want to go more in-depth and have a bigger question, feel free to email me at [email protected]. 😉#savvywithin #detanoyedele #productmanagement

Do you struggle with making product decisions? Are you someone who finds it hard to commit to a choice, often getting lost in analysis paralysis? If so, you're this one is for you. In this episode, we'll discuss strategies to help indecisive individuals make better product decisions.Tune in to learn:Strategies for overcoming indecision and making confident choices andPractical tips for product managers to make better product decisionsChapters01:10 - 2 approaches to Product decision making01:12 - Broad definitions02:03 - Systems02:11 - Time as an element of systems04:27 - Scope / impact as an element of systems07:07 - Tools as an element of systems07:15 - Tools for decision making - product frameworks 09:58 - Tools for decision making - data12:55 - Recap about systems13:26 - People13:31 - You14:17 - Your team14:29 - Establishing responsibilities and accountability15:35 - Tag team strengths16:57 - Bonus tip 117:22 - Bonus tip 218:10 - Bonus tip 318:17 - Final noteLET’S GET SOCIAL:📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/savvywithin▶️ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/savvywithin🐦 Twitter → https://www.twitter.com/savvywithin💻 Website & Blog → https://www.detanoyedele.com🤗 SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW VIDEOS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23U4er8-7r_GFbc9xXebZA?sub_confirmation=1 ⬅️ WHO I AM : I'm Detan! I'm a Product Manager in Canada. I help Product Managers gain clarity and distinction in their work and career journey.LET'S CONNECT 😉:Consider subscribing if you like what you see and hear. For enquiries, partnership opportunities or If you want to go more in-depth and have a bigger question, feel free to email me at [email protected]. 😉#savvywithin #detanoyedele #productmanagement Music by: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videosLicense code: IXQPVVUXGP3RUYHL

In today's episode, we'll be discussing common mistakes that product managers make when creating a product vision, and how to avoid them. Having a strong product vision is critical to the success of any product, but it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks and lose sight of the big picture.Today, we talk aboutWhy a Product Vision is Important? How it differs from a Product StrategyCommon Mistakes in Creating a Product Vision In this segment,How do we come about making those mistakes and How to avoid them Chapters00:02 - Intro00:48 - What is a Product Vision?01:18 - Product Vision vs Product Strategy02:23 - Too Large or Heterogenous User groups03:31 - Features disguised as user needs04:53 - No Compelling Reason for the user or no differentiating factor05:52 - Too hinged on a Business Objective or a Product idea06:44 - Business Goals not well articulated07:17 - Bets, Caveats, Assumptions and Uncertainties not stated07:88 - Bonus - Untestable Product VisionLET’S GET SOCIAL:📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/savvywithin▶️ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/savvywithin🐦 Twitter → https://www.twitter.com/savvywithin💻 Website & Blog → https://www.detanoyedele.com🤗 SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW VIDEOS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23U4er8-7r_GFbc9xXebZA?sub_confirmation=1 ⬅️ WHO I AM : I'm Detan! I'm a Product Manager in Canada. I help Product Managers gain clarity and distinction in their work and career journey.LET'S CONNECT 😉:Consider subscribing if you like what you see and hear. For enquiries, partnership opportunities or If you want to go more in-depth and have a bigger question, feel free to email me at [email protected]. 😉#savvywithin #detanoyedele #productmanagement

The Product Manager role is one of the most fascinating roles in the Tech industry right now. It's especially attractive for people who want a soft landing into tech. I share 3 ways you could successfully start your journey into Product Management in Canada and America. Keep your current job and look for Product Management opportunities in your current company Volunteer in a small start-up that needs Product support but also has opportunities for Product mentorship Take a highly EXPERIENTIAL Product Management program that offers internship opportunities and potentials for companies hiring from that program I also share two (2) caveats about HOW NOT TO transition into Product Management. Have a good listen!

"Your product or service is not usable if it's not accessible".  What does that mean? How do we cater to the digital needs of everyone in our society irrespective of the temporary or long-term impairments we have? This week, Detan seats with Tobi Ogunsina - a Senior Product Manager at GDS, UK, who is responsible for GOV.UK's accessibility and publishing strategy, to demystify digital accessibility, how it affects our society and how businesses and individuals should begin to consider it. We're live on all Platforms - Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, PodBean, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Send us a voice note on our website: http://savvywithin.com/ and who knows, we could feature you on the show We're on Twitter and Instagram - @savvywithin email: [email protected] See https://savvywithin.com/ for more awesome career bites!

When product managers unite, what do they have to say? Well, on this week's episode, Detan seats with Chantal Donaldson-Foyer to unravel the good, bad and ugly about transitioning from a mid-product manager role to a senior product manager role. If you are considering what the journey looked like for Chantal, have a listen. We're live on all Platforms - Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, PodBean, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Send us a voice note on our website: http://savvywithin.com/ and who knows, we could feature you on the show We're on Twitter and Instagram - @savvywithin email: [email protected]  See https://savvywithin.com/ for more awesome career bites!

Organizations and individuals are starting to place more emphasis on productivity, rather than hours worked or effort committed to work. This is simply because the appearance of working hard does not always mean you’re working most efficiently, neither does it always guarantee the results they desire. However, have we taken smart work to mean the wrong things? Can smart work really exist without hard work and more importantly, is hard work really obsolete? Segun Ajiboye sheds some light on hard vs smart work through the lens of his professional experience. He also provides tips on introducing and managing changes within your team to help them work more efficiently. We're live on all Platforms - Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, PodBean, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Send us a voice note on our website: http://savvywithin.com/ and who knows, we could feature you on the show We're on Twitter and Instagram - @savvywithin email: [email protected]  See https://savvywithin.com/ for more awesome career bites!

Season 2 is here! The one where we start co-hosting! On today's episode, our first co-hosted episode (whoot! whoot!), we speak to Dr. Dara Olatoke who is a trained Dentist on how she is currently transitioning her clinical dentistry career into Health Economics and Big Data Analysis. She shared about her discovery process, identifying economic and policy gaps in the environment where she worked and her journey to filling that gap. Once again we love feedback.  We're live on all Platforms - Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, PodBean, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Send us a voice note on our website: http://savvywithin.com/ and who knows, we could feature you on the show We're on Twitter and Instagram - @savvywithin email: [email protected]  See https://savvywithin.com/ for more awesome career bites!

Recently, 3 things that have really stood out for me and been my guiding principle as I transition through changes and re-alignment towards my personal goals. These aren't necessarily new things per se but they are common knowledge that becomes more reinforced are helping me to be more accepting of myself and everyone I work with. If you’re getting into a new organization, working with new team members or adjusting through any career change, this is for you! We're live on all Platforms - Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, PodBean, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Send us a voice note on our website: http://savvywithin.com/ and who knows, we could feature you on the show We're on Twitter and Instagram - @savvywithin email: info@witsnco   See https://savvywithin.com/ for more awesome career bites!

Are you considering transitioning out of your paid employment into pursuing your own business idea and innovation? Do you feel your classic 9-to-5 is an absolute waste of time? Wait a minute … Listen to this … The workplace and workstyles are getting interesting these days. Sometimes you wonder “what pays the bills” for some people. The workplace is composed of multiple generations that want multiple things fat different stages of life. This can be a challenge for leaders who are trying to bring their teams together in accomplishing a shared goal. But, that can be accomplished once you understand how each generation wants to be motivated. Today we will focus on the thinking and decision to own and run your own business and how that transition may happen We explore the traditional "9-to-5" and "entrepreneurship" - what they look like in recent times, the thought process involved in owning and running your own business innovation ideas and how that transition may happen. We're live on all Platforms - Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, PodBean, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Send us a voice note on our website: http://savvywithin.com/ and who knows, we could feature you on the show We're on Twitter and Instagram - @savvywithin email: info@witsnco   See https://savvywithin.com/ for more awesome career bites!

Our first podcast is finally live!  It’s been a long time coming and I thought to do an introductory episode, so you can have a feel of what to expect on Wits N Co. (“Wits” i.e “brains“, “intellect” and “Co” – “Company“, “Others“, “Collaboration“). Get it? Yeah, I thought so! Let me say less and leave you to hear all about it! Click the play button below and have a listen. Your feedback is important so pls drop a comment! We're live on all Platforms - Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, PodBean, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Send us a voice note on our website: http://savvywithin.com/ and who knows, we could feature you on the show We're on Twitter and Instagram - @savvywithin email: info@witsnco See https://savvywithin.com/ for more awesome career bites!