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Episode 247: Freeing Teams from Operational Overload with John Cutler

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Content provided by Melissa Perri. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Melissa Perri or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, Melissa Perri is joined by John Cutler to explore the often overlooked yet crucial role of product operations in driving organizational success. They dive into the balancing act between having the right people and the right processes, emphasizing how both are essential in managing complexity and fostering innovation.

The conversation takes a deep dive into strategic planning, discussing flexible frameworks and the balance between simplification and nuance. They also touch upon the potential impact of AI in product operations, addressing the opportunities and challenges it presents for product managers.

Curious about how to enhance your product management approach through strategic product operations? Listen to the full episode!

You’ll hear us talk about:

14:10 - The Balance Between People and Processes

John Cutler explains the false dichotomy between having great people and needing processes in product management. He emphasizes the importance of both elements to effectively navigate uncertainty and complexity in product development.

28:05 - Simplification vs. Nuance in Product Operations

The discussion revolves around how to balance simplifying models for broader understanding while retaining the necessary nuance to capture the complexity of operations. John Cutler shares his perspective on maintaining this delicate balance.

35:20 - Leveraging AI in Product Operations

Melissa Perri and John Cutler discuss the potential for AI tools to streamline processes in product operations, reducing the need for large teams and enhancing productivity. They also address some of the skepticism around the necessity of these roles.

Episode resources:

John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpcutler/

TBM Newsletter: https://cutlefish.substack.com/

Check out Monday dev: http://monday.com/dev

Check our courses: https://productinstitute.com/

  continue reading

332 episodes

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Manage episode 508154142 series 2870510
Content provided by Melissa Perri. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Melissa Perri or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, Melissa Perri is joined by John Cutler to explore the often overlooked yet crucial role of product operations in driving organizational success. They dive into the balancing act between having the right people and the right processes, emphasizing how both are essential in managing complexity and fostering innovation.

The conversation takes a deep dive into strategic planning, discussing flexible frameworks and the balance between simplification and nuance. They also touch upon the potential impact of AI in product operations, addressing the opportunities and challenges it presents for product managers.

Curious about how to enhance your product management approach through strategic product operations? Listen to the full episode!

You’ll hear us talk about:

14:10 - The Balance Between People and Processes

John Cutler explains the false dichotomy between having great people and needing processes in product management. He emphasizes the importance of both elements to effectively navigate uncertainty and complexity in product development.

28:05 - Simplification vs. Nuance in Product Operations

The discussion revolves around how to balance simplifying models for broader understanding while retaining the necessary nuance to capture the complexity of operations. John Cutler shares his perspective on maintaining this delicate balance.

35:20 - Leveraging AI in Product Operations

Melissa Perri and John Cutler discuss the potential for AI tools to streamline processes in product operations, reducing the need for large teams and enhancing productivity. They also address some of the skepticism around the necessity of these roles.

Episode resources:

John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpcutler/

TBM Newsletter: https://cutlefish.substack.com/

Check out Monday dev: http://monday.com/dev

Check our courses: https://productinstitute.com/

  continue reading

332 episodes

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