In Season 2 Episode 3 of Talking Roadmaps, Justin Woods interviews May Wong to explore the evolving role of product operations. They unpack the idea of ProdOps as the “product manager of product management,” discuss how org context shapes best practices, and reflect on how trust, team culture, and process design intersect with scaling. A must-watch for those navigating change, tooling, and communication in growing product orgs.

In Season 2 Episode 2 of Talking Roadmaps, Phil Hornby sits down with Product Operations expert Antonia Landi to explore the evolving role of ProductOps. They discuss how ProductOps enables product excellence, why it’s not just about tools and processes, and where it should sit in an organization. They also explore its role in roadmapping, decision-making, and cross-functional alignment—plus the pitfalls of treating it as a junior support function.

In Season 2 Episode 1 of Talking Roadmaps, Phil Hornby interviews Chris Compston to explore the question: Should ProductOps work the same way everywhere? They break down the role of ProductOps, its impact on scaling product organizations, and when a company truly needs a dedicated ProductOps function. Chris shares insights on how ProductOps supports product development, strategic alignment, and decision-making at scale. They also discuss how different companies structure ProductOps, the evolving role of product leaders, and common mistakes organizations make when implementing it.

In Talking Roadmaps Episode 70, Phil Hornby interviews Andy Budd to explore whether roadmaps truly drive value. Andy, a designer-turned-investor, introduces the Growth Equation, a framework for startups to reach product-market fit. They discuss the role of roadmaps in balancing feature development with value extraction, the importance of growth teams, and the tensions between product and marketing. Andy challenges traditional roadmapping, advocating for problem-driven planning over feature lists. A must-watch for product leaders navigating growth strategy.

In Episode 68 of Talking Roadmaps, Phil Hornby interviews Ron Lichty about the value of engineering roadmaps in an Agile environment. They explore how engineering roadmaps align with product roadmaps, emphasizing their role in guiding technical priorities and managing tools, frameworks, and team capabilities. Ron highlights the importance of collaboration between product and engineering leaders, the contextual nature of roadmaps, and how they adapt to change. A must-watch for those looking to strengthen cross-functional alignment and roadmap strategy.

In episode 67 of Talking Roadmaps, Justin Woods interviews Ant Murphy about crafting effective product roadmaps. They discuss the nuances of using time horizons versus timelines, the roadmap’s role as a strategic communication tool, and how to align roadmaps with vision and strategy. Ant emphasizes flexibility, audience-specific views, and the importance of context in roadmapping. Drawing on examples like Tesla's masterplan, they highlight how to balance uncertainty with long-term goals. A must-watch for anyone refining their roadmapping approach.

In episode 65 of Talking Roadmaps, Justin Woods interviews Dave Barker, an expert in localization and globalization for enterprise software. They delve into the challenges of managing roadmaps for global markets, including balancing regional customization with a unified product vision, handling legal and regulatory compliance, and the tension between global and local product management. Dave shares insights on the evolving role of localization teams, the importance of "minimum compliant products," and the complexities of geopolitical and cultural nuances in global software deployment.

In episode 64 of Talking Roadmaps, Justin Woods interviews Greg Prickril to explore the nuances of roadmapping and its alignment with strategy. Greg shares insights on defining success, balancing stakeholder needs in B2B versus B2C contexts, and the art of storytelling in roadmaps. He emphasizes context-specific approaches and cautions against overgeneralized advice. The discussion also covers common mistakes in roadmapping, including reactive planning and lack of strategic alignment. The episode offers practical, thought-provoking advice for product managers and beyond.

In episode 62 of Talking Roadmaps, Justin Woods interviews Grant Hunter, co-founder and COO of Product Growth Leaders. They explore the critical distinction between roadmaps and strategy, with Hunter emphasizing that roadmaps should serve as clarity and alignment tools, driven by an overarching product strategy. Key insights include managing roadmaps for B2B versus B2C, the importance of sequencing, and the need for visualizing roadmaps for both internal teams and external stakeholders.