Jason Knight: The Evolution of Product Management & Stakeholder Alignment | Pulse by Intuji #18

In this engaging episode of Pulse by Intuji, Julian Wallis speaks with Jason Knight, founder of OneKnight Consulting and a seasoned product management expert with over 25 years of experience in tech. 

As a consultant who helps B2B SaaS scale-ups overcome growing pains by aligning product, people, and profits for sustainable growth, Jason shares valuable insights on the challenges facing modern product managers, the importance of stakeholder alignment, and how to navigate the evolving landscape of product management in B2B environments. 

Whether you’re a product manager, developer, or business leader, this episode offers practical wisdom on effective product leadership and organisational alignment.

Topics Covered:

00:01:43 – Introduction Julian introduces Jason Knight and his extensive background in tech and product management.

00:05:17 – Modern Product Management Challenges Jason discusses the “founder mode” narrative and current challenges in product management.

00:09:26 – Core Product Management Responsibilities Deep dive into what product managers should focus on and their key responsibilities. 00:15:50 – From Developer to Product Manager Jason shares insights on the mindset shift from engineering to product management.

00:19:06 – Managing Risk in Product Development Discussion on finding the right balance between risk-taking and risk aversion.

00:22:57 – Stakeholder Alignment Strategies How to effectively align different stakeholders and manage competing priorities.

00:28:34 – Evidence-Based Decision Making The importance of data and evidence in product management decisions.

00:35:32 – Organisational Alignment Discussion on why alignment is crucial and how to achieve it across teams.

00:45:01 – Team Understanding and Collaboration How to ensure all team members understand the product vision and purpose.

00:51:32 – Advice for Product Managers Jason’s perspective on navigating challenges in different organisational contexts.

00:54:01 – Future of Business and AI Thoughts on AI’s impact and what businesses should focus on in the next five years.

00:56:22 – Legacy and Career Reflections Personal insights on making an impact and lessons learned throughout his career.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

• The evolving role of product management in modern organisations
• Strategies for effective stakeholder alignment and communication
• Balancing technical excellence with business outcomes
• The importance of context in applying product management principles

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