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Product Renewal: Getting Back to Basics
Product leader Jason Scherschligt joins host Molly Doyle to talk about getting back to the basics in your Product efforts. They recap the benefits of a Product model, share examples of success, and provide ideas for how to get the maximum impact from your product journey.
Get started with a facilitated product strategy session
Whether your early in your product journey, or just need an outside perspective to inspire new ideas, this facilitated session will help you maximize the value you provide to your customers. During this session an experienced product management consultant from Solution Design Group will collaborate with your cross-functional team of designers, product managers, leaders, and developers to draft a product brief. A guidepost to focus your product strategy.
What you’ll get
- A 90-minute session with an SDG product expert.
- Facilitated learning on the product mindset and effective product teams.
- A co-created draft of a product brief to guide your product strategy.
Your Host: Molly Doyle
Market Development Manager - SDG
Molly Doyle leverages more than 25 years in the information technology industry to connect with industry leaders doing leading edge work. With curiosity and humility – she hosts a dynamic and thoughtful conversation with her guests, provoking insights that inform and inspire listeners.
Special Guest: Jason Scherschligt
Head of Product - SDG
Jason Scherschligt is Head of Product at Solution Design Group (SDG), where he draws on over twenty-five years of experience in product management and user experience leadership to help customers build healthy teams and strong products. His interests include the intersection of product practices with content strategy, language and writing, communities, and e-learning. He’s also the editor of The Pollinator, SDG’s product-focused newsletter.
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