TPM Ridge

We talk about Tuckman's Model and the TPM Journey at GitHub, with Dylan Thomas of GitHub, live from the 2024 TPM Summit in Mountain View

Summary In this conversation, Doron Katz speaks with Bruce McCarthy and Melissa Appel, authors of the book Aligned. They discuss the critical importance of alignment in product management, the challenges of stakeholder management, and the techniques for effective communication and decision-making. The conversation highlights the significance of building rapport, understanding different decision-making styles, and the role of vulnerability in leadership. They also delve into the DACI model for decision-making and the importance of involving stakeholders in the roadmap process. Visit alignedthebook.com and get free tools and content.

James Dayhuff talks to us about AI Prompts for TPMs, live from the 2024 TPM Summit in Mountain View California.

We are live at the 2024 TPM Summit in Mountain View California, with Aman Bawa and Stefan Crespo, recapping the summit thus far.

We talk with Coda's Engineering Chief of Staff, Jane Chiu live at the 2024 TPM Summit in California.

We talk with Harman Batra, Senior Director at McAfee about his experienes as a TPM, in our second interview, live at the 2024 TPM Summit.

We are live at the TPM Summit with a quick Fireside chat with Prasanthi Darbha, a TPM at GitHub. We talk about the TPM Summit kick-off. Hosted by Michael Gotz

Colin Breyer, former Amazon executive and co-author of 'Working Backwards,' discusses the principles and processes that have made Amazon successful. He highlights the importance of customer obsession, long-term thinking, innovation, and operational excellence. Breyer explains the concept of single-threaded ownership and the need for leaders to say 'no' to unimportant tasks. He also discusses the annual planning process at Amazon and the role of TPMs in executing initiatives. Breyer concludes by mentioning Working Backwards LLC, a company that helps organizations implement Amazon's principles. Key Takeaways: Customer obsession, long-term thinking, innovation, and operational excellence are key principles that have contributed to Amazon's success. Single-threaded ownership ensures that a senior leader is fully dedicated to an initiative and has the necessary skills and resources to make it a reality. The annual planning process at Amazon involves setting goals, identifying initiatives, allocating resources, and gaining conviction in achieving desired outcomes. TPMs play a crucial role in executing initiatives and ensuring that dependencies are identified and managed effectively. Leaders should prioritize important tasks and learn to say 'no' to unimportant ones. Working Backwards LLC helps organizations implement Amazon's principles and processes. Resources: Working Backwards LLC: https://workingbackwards.com

Paul Currivan, a highly experienced individual in technical product and program management, discusses the skills and tools necessary for scaling as a TPM. He emphasizes the importance of foundational skills such as project management and systems thinking, as well as the ability to adapt to organizational changes. Paul shares his favorite tools for large-scale projects, including Jira, Miro, and Microsoft Project. He also highlights the need for effective testing and the dangers of scaling without user feedback. Paul discusses measuring the effectiveness and ROI of applications used in program management, emphasizing the benefits and time-saving capabilities of automation. In this conversation, Paul Currivan discusses the importance of scalability in TPM and shares his insights on the three pillars of scalability: applications, processes, and technology. He emphasizes the need for TPMs to understand the technical aspects of the systems they work with, including architecture, scalability limitations, and communication protocols. Paul also highlights the significance of stakeholder management and the role it plays in ensuring successful scaling. He advises TPMs to be adaptable and open to innovation while maintaining a balance between technical knowledge and project management responsibilities. Paul Currivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcurrivan/ System Design Interview by Alex Xu: https://www.amazon.com/System-Design-Interview-insiders-Second/dp/B08CMF2CQF

Doron Katz, Josh Teter, and Zhanat Abylkassym navigate various contemporary Technical Program Management topics in the form of Jeopardy. They discuss risk management and the importance of identifying and mitigating risks in a project. They also talk about change control and how it helps handle unexpected changes in project requirements. Finally, they touch on conflict resolution and the importance of mediating between team members with differing technical opinions

Fabrice Bernhard, co-founder of Thedo and co-author of The Lean Tech Manifesto, discusses the principles of lean tech and its application in organizations. He explains how the Lean Tech Manifesto was inspired by the Agile Manifesto and the need for principles that can be applied at scale. Bernhard highlights the importance of value for the customer, tech-enabled networks of teams, and detecting and stopping defects early. He also discusses the role of technology, such as AI and the cloud, in enabling collaboration and improving quality.

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