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Product Mastery Now for Product Managers, Leaders, and Innovators

Chad McAllister, PhD
Innovation
Product Management
Design Thinking
Product Teams
Product Development
Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Stage Gate Process
Railsware
Emotional Fitness
Innovation Decision-Making
Market Research
Innovationops
Strategic Product Planning
User Interviews
Customer Insights
Scadpro
Mental Health
Organizational Effectiveness
Servant Leadership

Welcome to Product Mastery Now, where you learn the 7 knowledge areas for product mastery. We teach product managers, leaders, and innovators the product management practices that elevate your influence and create products your customers love as you move toward product mastery. To see all seven areas go to productmasterynow.com. Hosted by Chad McAllister, PhD, product management professor ... more

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Artwork for Product Mastery Now for Product Managers, Leaders, and Innovators

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From “move fast and break things” to responsible product management

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This episode explores how culture acts as a powerful predictor of long-term product success. I’m talking with product leader Namrta Raghvendra, who has exten... more

Alignment between product and project management

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This episode dives into the often-overlooked divide between product and project management and how bridging this gap can unleash greater innovation in organizations. Leah Huf a... more

Using AI to remove friction from the product innovation process

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This episode explores how product managers can dramatically speed up and improve early-stage idea validation using AI, featuring Nate Patel, co-founder of ProtoB... more

Practical tips for product managers facilitating innovation workshops

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Innovation strategy workshops offer a powerful way to reimagine product roadmaps—if done well. In this episode, I’m interviewing Amy Meginnes, a seasoned i... more

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Namrta Raghvendra
Product leader with extensive experience in technology products
Meta, Salesforce, LinkedIn
Episode: 578: How Meta rebuilt its culture for sustainable innovation – with Namrta Raghvendra
Nate Patel
Four-time CTO and CPO, currently teaching AI security at MIT Sloan
ProtoBoost, MIT
Episode: 576: Stop wasting weeks on idea validation: MIT’s AI approach – with Nate Patel
Amy Meginnes
Strategist at Phillips & Co., experienced in facilitating innovation workshops for Fortune 500 companies.
Phillips & Co.
Episode: 575: How to run innovation workshops that actually ship products: A Phillips & Co. framework – with Amy Meginnes
Christian Ferenc
Global Product Manager at Moleaer
Moleaer
Episode: 574: The 4D innovation process used to commercialize nanobubble technology – with 2025 Outstanding Corporate Innovator winner
Valerio Zanini
Expert in product management with 20 years of experience and author of AI for Product Managers.
5D Vision
Episode: 571: Accelerating product discovery and validation with AI – with Valerio Zanini
Jenn Tuetken
Director of Innovation, Design, and Brand Experience at Pella Corporation
Pella Corporation
Episode: 569: Product innovation insights from non-buyer stakeholders – with Jenn Tuetken
Robert Marten
Senior Manager of Product Operations at Pendo
Pendo
Episode: 568: How product operations drives efficiency and growth – with Robert Marten
David Robertson
Senior lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management and author.
MIT, protoboost.ai
Episode: 567: How AI Is revolutionizing the product innovation process – with MIT Professor David Robertson, PhD
John Mitchell
President of Applied Marketing Science
Applied Marketing Science
Episode: 566: Competitive advantage by understanding customers using VOC and AI – with John Mitchell

Host

Chad McAllister
Host of Product Mastery Now. Product management professor and practitioner.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 101 ratings
  • Insightful and Diverse Voices in Product Leadership

    Product Mastery Now stands out for the impressive range of leaders Chad brings onto the show, from startup founders to corporate product execs. Each episode delivers practical takeaways and meaningful conversations. A must-listen for anyone serious about product leadership and innovation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CatConnelly
    United States9 months ago
  • Essential Listening for Product Management Mastery

    In my search for insightful podcasts on product management, I found Chad McAllister's "Product Mastery Now" podcast to be one of the most informative resources available. This free podcast simplifies the seven key knowledge areas essential for product mastery, making the content both comprehensive and immediately actionable. With years of episodes under its belt, the breadth of topics and depth of content are truly impressive. Each episode comes with an action guide, enhancing its practical valu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rght#32
    United Statesa year ago
  • Insightful and engaging!

    The "Product Mastery Now" podcast is definitely worth checking out. Chad’s an engaging interviewer and brings on insightful guests. I love that it does a great job of breaking down complex concepts and making them accessible to listeners, whether you're a seasoned product manager or just starting out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R.amsay
    Canada3 years ago
  • Actionable + Empowering!

    This is seriously *the* place for product people. If you’re looking for inspiration, motivation, AND actionable advice, look no further. Thanks so much for putting out such a stellar show, Chad - keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlie K
    United States4 years ago
  • Great content

    This show has a lot of great content! Chad does an awesome job in interviewing guests and presents the information clearly. Lots of actionable takeaways. If you are in the product space (or would like to learn more), this show MUST be on your playlist.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan Balcauski
    United States4 years ago

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Episodes are described as enlightening with clear takeaways that are easy to implement.
The focus on AI's role in innovation is particularly highlighted and valued.
Many listeners commend the engaging and conversational style of the host.
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The host is praised for bringing diverse and relevant guests who enrich discussions.
The podcast is considered a valuable resource for both novice and experienced product managers.

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578: How Meta rebuilt its culture for sustainable innovation – with Namrta Raghvendra
Q: What role does culture play in attracting the right talent?
A company's culture significantly influences the type of talent they attract, as cultures that foster psychological safety and risk-taking tend to encourage innovation and better performance.
578: How Meta rebuilt its culture for sustainable innovation – with Namrta Raghvendra
Q: How did the culture shift, especially towards the product side of things?
The shift moved from a 'move fast, break things' culture to one emphasizing responsibility, which meant product teams had to rigorously evaluate impact on user trust before shipping products.
574: The 4D innovation process used to commercialize nanobubble technology – with 2025 Outstanding Corporate Innovator winner
Q: What are the key elements of your innovation process?
Our innovation process follows a 4D structure: discovery, definition, development, and demonstration. Each phase has unique risks, iterations, and goals, helping us manage product development effectively.
566: Competitive advantage by understanding customers using VOC and AI – with John Mitchell
Q: What is a good way to start asking questions to customers?
Start with storytelling; ask customers to share examples of their experiences and decisions related to products, which yields deeper insights.
566: Competitive advantage by understanding customers using VOC and AI – with John Mitchell
Q: What are a few mistakes that people tend to make in voice of the customer research?
Common mistakes include lack of structured planning, talking only to the right customers instead of non-customers, and failing to understand that it's their job to identify needs rather than asking customers for solutions.

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Focused on product management, leadership, and innovation, the content addresses critical knowledge areas essential for professionals in these roles. Topics include the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on product innovation, strategies for understanding customer needs, and frameworks for effective leadership communication. The discussions frequently feature industry experts who share practical insights and actionable advice aimed at helping product managers navigate complex challenges and enhance their products. Unique elements such as guest experiences paired with evidence-based methodologies make this a vital resource for anyone aiming to excel in product management.

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