Name
Game On! Winning Strategies for Product Management from the World of Chess & Poker
Description
In the rapidly evolving world of product management, organizations race against time to innovate and stay ahead of the competition. Recent data shows that 95% of new products fail, primarily due to a lack of definitive strategies and an inability to predict market trends accurately. This problem statement has become an omnipresent concern for product managers globally as they grapple with uncertainties and risks in their quest for successful innovation. This matters to every product manager because their organization's future sustainability and success hinge on their ability to innovate effectively. The ability to foresee potential obstacles, adapt quickly to customer needs, strategize effectively, and make informed decisions could be the difference between a breakthrough product and a costly failure. Knowing how to navigate this high-pressure environment is no longer just an advantage; it's necessary in today's cutthroat business landscape. The talk "Game On! Winning Strategies for Product Management from the World of Chess & Poker" offers compelling solutions from strategic games like chess and poker. These games require players to take calculated risks, strategize under uncertainty, and make game-changing decisions – skills directly applicable to product management. In this talk, we will delve into these strategies, drawing parallels between game tactics and real-world scenarios in product management. We will explore how these gaming principles can help shape more resilient innovation strategies, leading towards more successful products. It's time for us to rethink our approach towards innovation – let’s get our game on!
Corey Post
Date & Time
Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Location Name
Texas D
Session Type
Talk
Track
Accelerating Products
Learning Level
Learning
Learning Objectives
1. Understand the importance of strategic thinking and planning in product management through the lens of chess and poker strategies.

2. Gain insights into how anticipating customer needs, taking calculated risks, strategizing under uncertainty, and making game-changing decisions can translate into successful product management.

3. Learn practical ways to incorporate these gaming principles into product backlog management, roadmap development, and rapid learning loops, leading to more resilient innovation strategies for successful products.