TEI 128: Creating better product teams – with Nate Walkingshaw

Global Product Management Talk is pleased to bring you the next
episode of... The Everyday Innovator 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: Back in episode
121 I had the pleasure of talking with Richard Banfield, one of
three authors of the new book Product Leadership. Then, in episode
125 I spoke with Martin Eriksson, who also is a co-author of the
book. So, it seemed only proper that I make this a true trifecta by
interviewing the third co-author, which is Nate Walkingshaw. I was
especially eager to do this after Richard told me that Nate is the
smartest product person he knows. Nate has some firm opinions on
product teams and how to structure teams to work well. You may have
seen his thought-provoking post on Mind the Product titled, “Agile
Died While You Were Doing Your Standup.” In our discussion, we
touch on concepts from that post but dive deeper into team
structures and needs for modern product teams. Nate has
started successful companies in the medical and fitness markets and
has had many product experiences. Later he became the Chief Product
Officer for Pluralsight, the largest providers of online technology
learning, where he built a user-centered product team. In 2016 his
role expanded to Chief Experience Officer where he oversees
Development, Content, and Product Marketing.