Product roadmaps have long been a cornerstone of strategic planning, providing a vision of the future that teams can rally around. But with the market constantly changing and software development accelerating, the value of long-term planning is increasingly being questioned. How do we balance the need for direction with the ability to adapt quickly?

In this episode of the Product Thinking Podcast, we explore the intersection of product strategy and organizational agility with Colleen Johnson, co-founder and advisor of @scatterspoke-retrospective3711. Drawing on her extensive experience working with companies to adopt agile methodologies, Colleen offers a fresh perspective on how companies can manage uncertainty while maintaining a clear sense of purpose.

Our discussion is about:
1️⃣ Adaptive planning: finding the middle between rigid roadmaps and constant pivots
2️⃣ Feedback integration: effectively use team and customer insights to drive product direction
3️⃣ Organizational flexibility: cultivating a culture that can respond to change without losing focus
4️⃣ The role of roadmaps: rethinking how we use planning tools in an agile environment

Colleen's insights suggest ways to evolve our approach to product management by questioning the usefulness and purpose of traditional planning methods. This conversation is relevant for product leaders looking to refine their strategies in an ever-changing business landscape.

We invite you to think: how do you approach planning in your organization? What challenges have you faced in combining structure with flexibility?
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Curious about the balance between direction and agility? Dive deeper into our discussion of adaptive planning, feedback integration, and more. Listen to the full episode here:

Produx Labs: https://www.produxlabs.com/product-thinking-blog/episode-73-colleen-johnson?rq=colleen

️ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/product-thinking/id1550800132?i=1000609464296

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1we1Nsu7ZZPFLQ8f5FVLMf?si=995e68b6561e446b
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