Summary
Design in Product’s Inaugural Conference Chair, Emcee, and Chief Curator Christian Crumlish takes the stage to share the conference agenda, go over important attendee information, announcements and housekeeping guidelines, and introduce the day’s first speaker.
Key Insights
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There is a persistent anxiety in the product management community about their relevance and influence.
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The speaker has personal experience on both sides of the product manager role, enhancing their perspective.
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Many questions about product management remain unanswered, indicating a need for further exploration.
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It is important for product managers to recognize their responsibilities in shaping workplace culture and processes.
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Creating a dialogue about the future of product management is essential for community empowerment.
Notable Quotes
"Thank you everybody for the amazing opportunity to see these ideas explored."
"I wrote the book because people have a lot of questions about how to become a product manager."
"I feel a lot of pain and anxiety in the community."
"Is our seat at the table slipping away?"
"I’ve sat on both sides of the table and sometimes helped both jobs at once."
"This is a long overdue conversation."
"What is going wrong? What’s the cause of that?"
"What responsibility do we have for creating the situation?"
"I hope you'll feel energized and excited about the opportunities today."
"Let’s focus on possibilities rather than being demoralized about the state of things."
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