Product and Cake

Are you full of energy at the moment? Or just scrolling around? Here in the Western Hemisphere, the days are getting shorter, the temperatures are dropping, but our screens are shining as bright as ever. Time to talk about energy and motivation. You can hear it in Ghonch's voice as she rushes into the recording after a busy day of meetings. And it is probably the same for you. Join Ghonche and me as we discover some ways to take care and boost motivation. And we also talk about how to apply them to your team. Because as brain workers, it is our duty to take care of our tools. Brains and podcasts!

Please join me in welcoming the creative director of an.jetzt. AN® is a design-driven tech studio with a feel-good philosophy. And they are responsible for rebranding our podcast! We talk about when you need a brand. When you can afford a design-led studio and what it is like to work with the creative team. Because AN® not only offers design, they can also go into engineering to bring your ideas to life. Jori is open about how they work with clients and what he focuses on when looking at an existing brand. A very insightful episode if you are interested in brand design, thinking about rebranding your startup or company, or just want to learn more about how an agency works.

This is the first episode in season two of product and cake! And it is yummy. You will hear Ghonche and Paul explaining Bun - a new technology that will massively speed up the internet. Everyone is excited, but how to explain that to less tech savvy persons? Enjoy product and tech insights, with actionable inspiration for your daily work.

There are new team members around the corner. Ghonche and Paul talking about the hiring process, that doesn't stop after signing the contract. Not sure if you want to compare your work to a love relationship, but let's see what happens if you do so. Concrete plans and action steps shared by your hosts, to design onboarding as smooth as possible.

You may missed one or the other episode, that was because Ghonche and Paul worked hard in the background to prepare season two of product and cake. New logo, new concept, new podcast hoster, but good old hosts. Talking about product and cake - with tech toppings! Stay tuned, a lot of things are in the making.

Oh yes, this is all about side projects. Should I really start? Is it worth my time? Which tools to use? What to do? Ask around your colleagues in the product and tech world and you will find out: They all have side projects. Back in the day we called it hobbies, but today every idea becomes a project and with modern tools you have the possibility to turn it into a full time job. Ghonche and Paul talking about how to start, what to look for and what tools to use. This is the product and cake podcast. With tech toppings.

Chances are high that you have some OKR meetings in the calendar this quarter. Or someone in your workplace is planning to put them. Google is using OKRs and Google is super successful, so OKRs have to make your company also aligned, productive, happy, and finally successful. Is it that case? Or is it the opposite, when we are calculating the time we spent in alignment meetings, listening to other people discussing. Ghonche and Paul discussing this questions. And they give the answer when OKRs can become successful, and what are indicators that your team is maybe not ready and should take a look into other tools.</p> <p> </p> <p>This is the first summer season episode. We recorded outdoor and let AI improve our recording. In the end, you will get a nice sound effect when we disable the filter for your reference. What do you think about OKRs? Let us know via LinkedIn. And recommend this episode to a friend that is dealing with OKRs at the moment.

What if the product and tech team performs so well, that they run out of tickets? Ghonche and Paul starts with a simple question, getting into agile methods and finally realise that this topic requires a follow up. It is like a good stand up! Listen if you want to know why Ghonche once felt pain while doing her stand ups and why Paul suddenly start to draw. This episodes contains again a lot of inspiration glimpses that will bring a new perspective into your product and tech career.

After a short Q1 break, where we was waiting that ChatGPT take over our jobs, we are now back on mic and end the hype officially. Hear why!</p> <p> </p> <p>You will learn what we tried, where we use ChatGPT every day now, and if we see our jobs in general danger already. It is so great to sit together again and talk about the challenging product and tech topics. Expect much more to come. Here comes the icing on your product and tech project.</p> <p> </p> <p>Don't forget to recommend the podcast to your product and tech friends!

Are your team meetings feeling like a chore? Do you dread the thought of sitting through another unproductive hour? In this episode, we explore the art of creating efficient, human, and meaningful team meetings. We challenge the notion that templates are the only way to structure a meeting and discuss the best practices for running check-in rounds with large groups. Join us as we share our tips and tricks for making meetings engaging, productive, and enjoyable. By the end of this episode, you'll have the tools you need to setup team meetings that your team will look forward to on Monday mornings.

Did you know that the language we use can have a profound impact on our thoughts and beliefs? In this episode, we delve into the subconscious power of language and the importance of acknowledging privileges in our words. We also explore the challenges of building inclusive products with diverse teams and the role language plays in creating a sense of belonging. Join us as we discuss real-life examples of setting the right tone and learn practical tips for making yourself more sensitive to the impact of language. Whether you're working in a team or communicating with others, this episode will help you become more aware of the power of language and how to use it to create a more inclusive and respectful environment.

Are you tired of receiving endless conference invitations that seem to be more about business than learning? In this episode, we explore the current state of conferences and the challenges of finding ones that truly provide valuable opportunities for learning and growth. We discuss the importance of choosing conferences that align with your goals and learning style, and offer tips for maximizing your experience. Join us as we delve into the best practices for networking and making meaningful connections at conferences, and discover how to strike a balance between following your heart and making strategic choices early in your career. Whether you're a seasoned conference-goer or just getting started, this episode will provide insights and inspiration for maximizing your conference experience.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant barrage of tasks at work and in your personal life? Do you find yourself constantly shifting between tabs and losing your focus? In this episode, we explore the challenges of maintaining focus in a fast-paced world and share tools, techniques, and inspiring thoughts to help you stay on track. Join us as we dive into the art of focus and discover how to set the right priorities and get more done in less time.

In this episode, Paul shares his experience starting a new job as Head of Technology and Innovation at XU Group and Ghonche talks about her onboarding journey at mobile. They discuss the importance of considering culture in the onboarding process and the impact it can have. They also stress the importance of taking time for your people and planning how they will have impact. Don't miss the big request at the end of the episode!

Join Paul and Ghonche as they delve into the world of ideation and discuss its importance in the creative process. From event storming to user journey mapping, learn about different techniques and tools that can facilitate the ideation process and help you generate new ideas and solve complex problems. Whether you're an individual or part of a larger organization, don't miss this episode of the podcast to boost your ideation skills.

Join Ghonche and Paul as they delve into the world of experiments and how to document and track the results. Discover the role of a project manager and learn about the importance of being brave enough to test things again, even if they didn't succeed before. Get tips on how to document experiments visually and stay tuned for the next episode on product and cake team setup. Subscribe to the podcast to stay updated!

In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking language model GPT-3 and its potential to revolutionize the way we interact with technology. GPT-3 has the ability to generate human-like text and understand and respond to complex questions, making it a powerful tool for natural language processing applications. We discuss some of the potential uses for GPT-3, including in chatbots, language translation, and content generation, and consider the potential implications of this technology.

We discuss the importance of maintaining human connections in hybrid workplace, and offer practical tips for building and maintaining strong relationships with your colleagues. Whether you're a manager looking to support your team, or an individual contributor looking to connect with your peers, this episode has something for you. Tune in to learn more about how to enable human connections in your hybrid workplace.

You learn about the differences between Product-led and Business-led Strategy. And what it is that drives product&tech teams to success. Hint: It is focus on customers.

Even we are sitting all day in front of the computer, we are building products for people. And people are not the same! They are crazy, different, diverse and sometimes hard to understand. Let's embrace the uncertainty and build products that are usable by everyone! But how?

<p>Ever played dungeons and dragons? Ghonche is rolling out today new product characters. Do you find them on your team? This is about team setup, different perspectives and how to bring people to work in their best shape. </p> <p> </p> <p>Here you find the mentioned <a href='https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1F1Wt0taKapmP5RK5Gb9PkyQVp7uJV5fTyQ5d_V-JTko/edit#slide=id.p'>Types of Product Managers Play Styles</a>.</p>

Ever surprised by popping up projects, that are tide on time and super important? Requested from a team, that is already working on its limits? Then you are facing a suicide project. Learn how Ghonche and Paul tackle this things, what to ask and what to look for.

One of the rear days, we meet in the office, because mobile.de have something to celebrate. We launch a new project, and celebrating that. And as we got a podcast studio, cake and both working in the product tech world, we just recorded our thoughts about what moves us most in product management: Numbers. Learn about A/B tests, is it a good idea to measure everything? What are the main numbers you should look for? How do you interpret data? Is it even possible to track correctly?

<p>Ghonche is one of the mentors in the <a href='https://www.adevinta.com/careers/early-careers'>Adevinta Trainee Program</a>! A great step into the career, but what does it need to become a product manager? What should I bring if I want to become a product manager? </p> <p>Your hosts share their stories and insights. And they have cake again, but not talking about that long.</p>