Why Product Management Is Business Management with Saeed Khan

In this insightful episode, we're joined by Saeed Khan, a seasoned product leader, adviser, and fractional CPO who has helped numerous companies build successful product teams. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Saeed shares why so many product managers get stuck in a delivery mindset rather than thinking like business leaders.

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Discover why product management isn't just about shipping features but driving product success through business acumen. Learn how to shift from being a "Jira jockey" to becoming a true product leader who understands the holistic business context.

Whether you're aspiring to enter product management or looking to advance from a product manager to a product leader, this episode provides valuable insights to help you level up your career.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to today's topic on product management myths

1:07 - Meet our guest Saeed Khan and episode overview

2:43 - Sahed's background and journey in product management

3:45 - Differences between US and Canadian product management ecosystems

7:37 - Defining moments that shaped Saeed's product management philosophy

11:37 - The holistic view of product management: connecting business and product

14:04 - Top myths about product management that need to be busted

16:15 - The core job of product management: driving product success

20:12 - Why product management is business management

23:21 - How technology evolves but business problems remain consistent

25:31 - AI's impact on product management: evolution not replacement

28:33 - How new PMs can start thinking like business leaders

33:02 - Creating the right culture for product teams to thrive

36:23 - Building cross-functional relationships and feedback loops

38:33 - Common mistakes PMs make when interacting with customer-facing teams

42:03 - Future of product management in the next 5 years

46:37 - Where to connect with Saeed

What You'll Learn:

Why "more features" doesn't equal better products

How to drive product success beyond just shipping features

Ways to break out of the delivery-focused mindset

Techniques for building cross-functional relationships that enhance product development

Why understanding business objectives is crucial for effective prioritization

How AI will change product management (and what it won't replace)

Practical tips for new PMs to develop business leadership skills

Connect with Sahed Khan on LinkedIn to continue the conversation!

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