In this episode, we dive into "Crucial Conversations" by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, and Switzler, exploring essential techniques for handling high-stakes discussions in both professional and personal settings.

Whether you're a team leader, product manager, or looking to improve your interpersonal skills, this episode offers practical strategies to transform challenging conversations into opportunities for growth and collaboration.

Listen as we discuss:

• Creating safety in dialogue
• Managing emotions and stories
• The STATE method for persuasive speaking
• Decision-making processes in teams

References:

1. Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler
2. Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
3. Empathy: A Handbook for Revolution by Roman Krznaric
4. The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
5. INSPIRED: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love by Marty Cagan

#CrucialConversations #CommunicationSkills #LeadershipDevelopment

crucial conversations, communication skills, leadership, team management, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, decision making, agile, product management, workplace communication

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Are fractional executives the future of leadership in tech startups?

In this episode of Arguing Agile, Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel unpack the growing trend of fractional CXOs. We explore the benefits and trade-offs of hiring part-time executives, including:

• Access to high-level expertise and cross-industry experience
• Considerations for small and medium-sized businesses
• Challenges in building trust and managing multiple teams
• Red flags to watch out for when hiring fractional CXOs
• The importance of domain knowledge and product lifecycle understanding
• Balancing executive skills with hands-on product management experience

Watch or listen to learn how to identify red flags and make informed decisions when considering fractional leadership roles.

#FractionalCXO #StartupLeadership #ProductManagement #AgileLeadership #TechIndustryTrends #OrganizationalStrategy #ProductInnovation #TechConsulting #StartupAdvice #ArguingAgile

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As a Product Manager, are you constantly asked "When will it be done?" before even knowing what "it" is?

Learn why this simple question is so problematic and how to handle it effectively. Learn strategies for educating stakeholders, collaborating on roadmaps, and focusing on delivering real value instead of arbitrary deadlines.

Don't let deadline pressure derail your product strategy. Listen now for practical tips on having better conversations about timelines and priorities.

#ProductManagement #AgileMethodology #ProductStrategy #SoftwareDevelopment #LeadershipSkills

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