420: Get into the Discovery Zone

Global Product Management Talk is pleased to bring you the next
episode of... Product Mastery Now with host Chad McAllister, PhD.
The podcast is all about helping people involved in innovation and
managing products become more successful, grow their careers, and
STANDOUT from their peers. About the Episode:  This episode is
sponsored by PDMA, the Product Development and Management
Association. PDMA is a global community of professional members
whose skills, expertise, and experience power the most recognized
and respected innovative companies in the world. PDMA is the
longest-running professional association for product managers,
leaders, and innovators, having started in 1976. I have enjoyed
being a member of PDMA for more than a decade, finding their
resources and network very valuable. Learn more about them
at PDMA.org. PDMA invited me to their conference, which was in
Orlando, Florida, to interview some of their speakers. This speaker
presented on the topic Get into the Discovery Zone. With Lean and
Agile methods, it is too easy for teams to fall into the trap of
pursuing speed and a sense of progress, while failing to provide
value on the most important aspects that customers need. The
Discovery Zone changes that. We’ll find out how from David
Matheson. He’s a Practitioner & Thought Leader in Portfolio
& Innovation Management and cofounder of SmartOrg, a Silicon
Valley based company that connects innovation and finance. With
decades of experience, David has helped senior management of firms
around the world improve their results from portfolio management,
product development, innovation, R&D, capital investment and
strategy. He earned a Ph.D. at Stanford University where he has
also taught strategic portfolio management.