In Episode 61 of Talking Roadmaps, Justin Woods interviews Alex Brodsky, who shares his insights on the six essential inputs needed before creating a roadmap. From understanding organizational goals to capturing customer insights and technical requirements, Alex emphasizes the importance of moving away from feature factories to outcome-driven roadmaps. He also discusses the role of AI in simplifying product management and how his company, Iteright, helps product leaders align strategies with measurable business outcomes.

In episode 59 of Talking Roadmaps, Justin Woods interviews Cliff Hazell about the limits of roadmaps in answering all product questions. Cliff introduces the concept of flight levels to explain how roadmaps can serve different layers of an organization, from strategy to operations. He emphasizes the importance of context, adaptability, and focusing on real organizational capacity rather than overloading teams. The discussion highlights the need for flexibility and alignment across all levels of a business when using roadmaps.

In episode 54 of Talking Roadmaps, Justin Woods interviews Melissa Appel, a product management expert and coach. Melissa shares insights on leveraging roadmaps to align with stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of communication and collaboration. She discusses practical strategies for engaging stakeholders, overcoming common challenges, and the significance of continuous alignment in successful product management.

In episode 51 of Talking Roadmaps, Justin Woods interviews Adam Davis, CEO of Colab Cohorts. They discuss the ownership and purpose of roadmaps in product management, emphasizing their role in aligning actions with strategy and company goals. Adam shares insights from his extensive career, including his experiences at Productboard, Hootsuite, and Trade Me, offering valuable perspectives on scaling B2B SaaS platforms and the importance of building products that deliver real value.

In episode 48 of "Talking Roadmaps," Justin Woods interviews Cliff Gilley, Vice-President Analyst at Gartner, about the importance of discussing the impact when making changes to product roadmaps. Cliff shares insights from his extensive experience in B2B software and product management, emphasizing the need for agile and customer-centered approaches. They delve into best practices for product teams to mature their practices and improve customer outcomes.

In episode 47 of Talking Roadmaps, Justin Woods interviews Becky Flint, Founder and CEO of Dragonboat. They discuss the importance of roadmapping in portfolio management, strategies for product leaders to enhance team efficiency, and the benefits of responsive product portfolio management. Becky shares insights on creating successful product teams and aligning strategies with business goals.

In episode 44 of Talking Roadmaps, Justin Woods interviews Malte Hans Scholz, the co-founder, CEO, and CPO of airfocus. They discuss the optimal time needed to create a product roadmap each month, emphasizing efficiency and flexibility. Malte shares insights on balancing detail with agility, using airfocus to streamline the process, and common pitfalls to avoid. This episode is a must-watch for product managers seeking to enhance their roadmap planning.

In episode 39 of Talking Roadmaps, Justin Woods interviews Francesca Cortesi, CPO at Hemnet. They discuss Francesca's journey in product management, her experiences with various digital products, and the evolution of the field in Europe. Francesca shares insights on effective team collaboration, the importance of learning, and the challenges of creating impactful products.

In episode 33 of Talking Roadmaps, Justin Woods interviews Matt LeMay, who discusses the multifaceted nature of roadmaps in product management. Matt emphasizes the importance of defining the purpose of a roadmap within an organization, the relevance of Agile principles, and shares insights on creating effective strategic communication documents. He also touches on the common challenges teams face when roadmapping and the importance of collaboration and adaptability in the process.