What Makes Great Products Great (With Jeff Callan)

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In this episode of the Product Agility Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Callan, a growth-focused product leader with over 25 years of experience and 50,000 hours dedicated to product management. Jeff has a proven track record of transforming innovative ideas into scalable products, having built and led successful strategies that have reached millions of customers and generated hundreds of millions of dollars in new value.
Jeff shares insights from his extensive career and his book, "What Makes Great Products Great," a 400-page product management boot camp filled with practical advice and "cheat codes" for product managers. The episode dives into some of the most critical aspects of product management, including the importance of feedback loops, aligning KPI's, and creating products that truly resonate with customers.
Key Takeaways:
- The significance of continuous customer feedback in product development
- Why aligning metrics across teams is crucial for effective product management
- Strategies for gathering actionable feedback and integrating it into your product roadmap
Whether you're a seasoned product manager, an agile coach, or someone interested in learning what it takes to build great products, this episode offers valuable lessons and actionable insights that can elevate your approach to product management.
Tune in to discover Jeff’s strategies for success and learn how to apply them to your own product development processes.
Links and Resources:
Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffcallan/
"What Makes Great Products Great" - https://amzn.to/4cwGpzP

Tyghtwyre Consulting - https://tyghtwyre.com/

Host Bio

Ben is a seasoned expert in product agility coaching, unleashing the potential of people and products. With over a decade of experience, his focus now is product-led growth & agility in organisations of all sizes.
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