In episode 30 of Talking Roadmaps, Justin Woods interviews Hannah Chaplin about the potential for interactive roadmaps in product management. Hannah shares insights from her extensive experience in product marketing and software development, discussing how interactive elements can enhance user engagement and feedback integration. Key topics include the benefits of interactive roadmaps, practical implementation tips, and how they can improve communication within teams and with stakeholders.

In episode 29 of Talking Roadmaps, Pamela Schure and Justin Woods discuss the crucial role of metrics in product roadmaps. Drawing from her extensive experience, Pamela emphasizes the importance of integrating analytical foundations into roadmap planning and decision-making. She highlights practical techniques for balancing qualitative insights with quantitative data, ensuring product managers can effectively measure success and drive continuous improvement.

In episode 28 of Talking Roadmaps, Phil Hornby interviews Hope Gurion, founder of Fearless Product. They discuss the purpose of a roadmap, the importance of continuous discovery in product management, and how Hope coaches first-time product leaders to make outcome-driven, customer-centric decisions. Hope also shares insights from her collaboration with Teresa Torres and her podcast “Fearless Product Leadership.”

In episode 26 of Talking Roadmaps, Phil Hornby interviews Marty Cagan from Silicon Valley Product Group (SVPG). They dive into the practicalities and misconceptions of product roadmaps, discussing their real purpose and value in product management. Marty shares his views on how roadmaps can be both beneficial and detrimental, depending on their implementation. He emphasizes the importance of outcome-focused roadmaps over feature-based ones and provides actionable advice on aligning roadmaps with product vision and strategy. Key takeaways include the significance of flexibility, stakeholder communication, and continuous learning in roadmap planning.

In episode 23 of Talking Roadmaps, Dave Martin and Phil Hornby discusses the critical elements needed upstream of a roadmap. He emphasizes the importance of communication and alignment, shares insights on his role as a fractional CPO, and highlights the concept of a roadmap as a "prototype of your strategy." Dave also talks about his experiences with companies like Contentful and Adobe, offering practical advice for product leaders and early-stage businesses.

In episode 22 of Talking Roadmaps, Luke Hohmann, Chief Innovation Officer at Applied Frameworks, discusses strategic product roadmapping and its evolution with Phil Hornby. He explores concepts from his books, including "Beyond Software Architecture" and "Software Profit Streams," emphasizing customer-centric approaches and using roadmaps to guide pricing, revenue, and business model changes. Luke shares insights on creating inclusionary roadmaps and the importance of constant review and feedback in developing effective strategies.

In episode 21 of Talking Roadmaps, Justin Woods interviews product consultant and coach Randy Silver about whether roadmaps should be commitments. Randy shares his extensive experience in product management across various sectors, offering insights on balancing flexibility and commitment in roadmaps. Key takeaways include practical strategies for creating adaptive roadmaps and the importance of stakeholder communication.

In episode 20 of Talking Roadmaps, Phil Hornby interviews Steve Johnson, a product success coach, on the nuances of creating effective roadmaps while balancing custom work. Steve delves into the real purpose of roadmaps, distinguishing them from release plans, and highlights common misconceptions. He shares insights on agile product management and the importance of simplicity in processes. Steve also recounts a humorous anecdote about the unrealistic expectations often placed on roadmaps.

In episode 19 of Talking Roadmaps, Phil Hornby interviews Petra Wille, a seasoned product leadership coach, on the necessity of dates on a roadmap. Petra shares insights on building outcome-oriented teams, the challenges of traditional roadmapping, and how to effectively coach product managers. They discuss the practicalities of flexible timelines and the importance of focusing on product outcomes over deadlines.