010 — Applying Product Thinking to Platform Teams — with Fátima Rodríguez
Unlocking the Power of Product Thinking to Drive Developer Experience and Efficiency
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SUMMARY
What is slowing down platform teams? Product thinking can help uncover the causes and find a path forward to drive developer experience and efficiency.
In this conversation, Fátima Rodríguez Calvo shares her insights on applying product thinking to platform teams, emphasizing the importance of understanding internal users, overcoming challenges in product management, and the necessity of collaboration and communication. She discusses her journey into product management, the significance of measuring success, and the role of ROI calculators in demonstrating value. Fátima also addresses common misconceptions about product thinking and provides actionable steps for integrating these principles into platform teams.
TAKEAWAYS
Product thinking is essential for platform teams to deliver value.
Internal users are often overlooked but are crucial for product success.
Collaboration with stakeholders enhances the product development process.
Measuring success is vital to track progress and make informed decisions.
Using ROI calculators can help demonstrate the value of platform products.
Start small and build trust with stakeholders through experimentation.
Understanding user needs is key to creating effective internal tools.
Product thinking should be applied incrementally, not all at once.
Engaging with users can provide valuable insights for product development.
Continuous learning and adaptation are necessary for successful product management.
SOUND BITES
"You can start small and very lightweight."
"Collaboration is really a key piece."
"The platform products are products themselves."
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro to Show and Guest
01:02 Challenges in Applying Product Thinking
02:59 Defining Product Thinking for Internal Users
06:13 The Importance of User Engagement
09:10 Exploring the Retailer Project
11:56 Recommendations for Product Thinking Implementation
15:22 Prioritizing Ideas with ICE Framework
18:01 Calculating Impact and ROI
23:40 Understanding Adoption Rates and User Value
25:15 The Role of ROI Calculators in Stakeholder Engagement
27:40 Defining Success Metrics for Product Development
30:41 Overcoming Challenges in Product Thinking
33:35 Building Trust Through Small Experiments
36:53 Communicating Learnings and Failures
39:10 Using Evidence to Drive Decisions
42:54 The Importance of Multiple Ideas in Decision Making
45:11 Misconceptions About Product Thinking
49:08 Identifying Minimum Viable Products
50:54 Finding Smaller Slices for Experimentation
53:58 Lessons Learned from Product Thinking Implementation
01:02:52 Getting Started with Product Thinking in Platform Teams
01:05:20 The Importance of Product Thinking for Platform Teams
01:07:00 Recommended Resources for Product Thinking
CONNECT WITH US
Fátima Rodríguez Calvo (Guest on the show)
Sabrina Mach (Host of the show)
KEYWORDS
Product Thinking, Platform Teams, Internal Tools, User Experience, Product Management, ROI, Agile, Software Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Continuous Discovery, Developer Experience, Developer Productivity