Storytelling in Product Management and Design | Jessica Hall | #19

Jessica Hall, design and product leader, discusses communication between designers and product managers, storytelling techniques, and the importance of AI in design and product management. Jessica is a design and product leader who assists companies in understanding customers, focusing efforts, and driving business results. She authored "The Product Mindset: Succeed in the Digital Economy by Changing the Way Your Organization Thinks," a book that guides leaders in building thriving product teams through a bold, innovative approach to product development focused on shared outlooks that drive focus, speed, experimentation, and innovation. Takeaways * Functional tension between design and engineering is crucial for effective collaboration. * Clear alignment on goals and priorities is essential for a successful partnership between design, product, and engineering. * Leadership plays a critical role in fostering a collaborative and respectful environment. * Storytelling is a powerful tool for conveying product strategy, organizational change, and career progression. * Storytelling is a crucial skill for product managers and designers to effectively communicate the value and purpose of their products. * Product managers need to be adaptable and embrace change in the face of evolving technologies like AI. * Developing a growth mindset is essential for product managers to continuously learn and stay relevant in a rapidly changing industry. * Effective communication and the ability to have difficult conversations are key skills for product managers to navigate the workplace successfully. Connect with Jessica * Website: https://www.hallwaystudio.com/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicashall/ * X: https://x.com/JessHallway Connect with Vit * Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vit-lyoshin/ * X: https://twitter.com/vitlyoshin * Other: https://linktr.ee/vitlyoshin Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 04:02 Communication Between Designers and Product Managers 11:51 Handling Different Opinions Between Product Managers and Designers 18:45 Storytelling Techniques in Product Management 22:40 Types of Storytelling 32:18 Crafting a Career Story for Advancement 35:11 Storytelling for Multiple Products, Personas, and Markets 36:44 Storytelling in Content Creation 40:15 Fractional Leadership Trend 42: 27 Adapting to the Age of AI 51:10 Prepare Yourself for AI Revolution 56:45 Advice from Jessica Hall Please subscribe, leave an honest review, and share with people you think will benefit from hearing this information.

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