Product Management Nightmares: The Out of Control Episode

Introduction to Product Management Challenges

Product management is full of twists and turns, where even the most well-planned strategies can falter. If you’ve ever found yourself overwhelmed by unexpected obstacles, you’re not alone. In the fast-evolving world of product management, external forces like AI and internal pressures like scope creep can quickly derail your projects.

Top Product Management Nightmares to Avoid

Join industry experts Dean Peters and Roger Snyder for an insightful and entertaining session: “Product Management Nightmares: The Loss of Control Edition.” This event will help you confront the most common product management challenges, including:

• The AI That Ate My Job: Discover how artificial intelligence is changing the product management landscape and what you can do to stay relevant.
• Roadmap Roadkill: Learn how to protect your product roadmap from being trampled by overbearing stakeholders like HiPPOs (Highest Paid Person’s Opinion) and other metaphorical beasts.
• MVP from Hell: Prevent scope creep and runaway MVPs from consuming your time and resources.
• The Taking of Feature 1-2-3: Navigate tough stakeholder negotiations and prevent your features from being held hostage.
• The Product That Wouldn’t Die: Understand how to manage outdated products that refuse to go away, draining your budget and productivity.

How to Regain Control of Your Product Management Journey

Despite the horror stories, there’s hope for regaining control of your product management process. This session will arm you with actionable strategies to:

• Identify early signs of potential product management pitfalls
• Master stakeholder negotiations and secure the timely release of essential features
• Tame unruly MVPs
• and maintain control over your product roadmap to avoid costly time overruns