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 this bonus episode, Talking Roadmaps cohosts Justin Woods and Phil Hornby reflect on Season 1 and share key takeaways from 70 expert interviews on roadmapping. They discuss the evolution of their thinking, the importance of visualization, and how AI might impact roadmapping. The episode introduces a new direction for the channel—seasonal deep dives, starting with Product Operations. Expect insights from leading experts and continued exploration of best practices in roadmapping and product strategy.

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 69 of Talking Roadmaps, Justin Woods interviews Kenan Akbas to explore how roadmaps reflect organizational culture. Kenan shares insights into linking vision, strategy, and objectives to roadmaps, identifies key elements of effective roadmaps, and highlights common pitfalls to avoid. He also discusses how roadmaps can foster alignment and communication across teams.

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 66 of Talking Roadmaps, Justin Woods interviews Ed Roberts, senior product strategist at We Are Systematic. Ed explores why product teams should rethink traditional roadmaps, favouring satnav or compass-like approaches to adapt to uncertainty. Key insights include embracing flexibility, prioritizing effectively, and treating confidence as an output of work rather than an input. Ed also shares thoughts on evidence-based design, managing ideas, and using tools like ProductSweet to bridge gaps in innovation processes.