Masters of Product Management The Product Management Experts at Sequent Learning Networks

Sometimes we need to be reminded of what's needed to be a successful product manager. In this episode, Steven Haines reinforces the key constructs required to be a successful product manager.

Product Management, by its very nature, is collaborative and cross-functional. On a daily basis, we work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, finance, operations, etc. Product Managers have many partners, and we need them all to be successful.

Episode 37 - How to Use Soft Skills to Influence Others:
It’s amazing how often the topic of influencing and using soft skills comes up. As most of us know, product managers are supposed to influence those who don’t work for them, yet they’re accountable for so much! This episode is geared to those who need a little extra advice on how to influence others using softer skills.

Episode 36 - Riding High - a Conversation with Ruth Zukerman - Co-Founder of Flywheel:
Product managers can learn a lot from entrepreneurs. In this episode, Steven Haines talks with Ruth Zukerman, author of the upcoming book “Riding High: How I Kissed SoulCycle Goodbye and Co-Founded Flywheel, and Built the Life I Always Wanted.” Ruth shares her remarkable story of how she translated her passion and creativity to build a remarkable company and a loyal following.
Hosted by Steven Haines of Sequent Learning Networks

Episode 35 – How Product Managers Can Think About Mobile Users:
We are a mobile, on-the-go society and our devices are glued to our hands. Product managers
who deal with mobile users must understand how user needs change with each step they
take. Keeping track to stay ahead of the curve is a challenge. Amazon’s Kabir Bedi shares
some of his thoughts so you can fine-tune your approach to understand customer needs.
Hosted by Steven Haines ofSequent Learning Networks

Episode 34 – How to Influence Product Teams with Karl Sluis:
Every product manager knows that their job is to influence people who don’t work for them. At
the core is effective communication. This episode features a conversation between Steven
Haines and Karl Sluis. They’ll discuss challenges and solutions so that you can improve the
effectiveness of your cross-functional product teams.
Hosted by Steven Haines of Sequent Learning Networks