In this episode of Product Coffee, Kevin Gentry interviews Scot Przybylski, a seasoned designer and product manager with extensive experience in UX and product design. Scot discusses his journey from graphic design to UX design, his work with notable companies like Dish Network and Pivotal Labs, and the challenges and strategies involved in transforming traditional product teams into empowered, collaborative units. He shares insights on change management, the critical role of design in product development, and the importance of innovation and psychological safety within teams. Scot highlights specific examples of successful transformations and innovations in product design and development, offering valuable advice on managing relationships, fostering accountability, and driving organizational change.
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Timeline:
00:00 Introduction to Product Coffee
00:27 Meet Scot: A Journey in Product Design
01:08 Transitioning to UX and Product Management
02:39 Challenges in Organizational Change
04:56 Implementing Agile and Change Management
06:56 Design's Strategic Importance
08:35 Wins from Design and Usability Improvements
11:27 Building Effective Product Teams
14:12 Facilitating Design Critiques and Psychological Safety
16:13 Fostering Innovation in Product Development
21:21 Empowered Teams and Leadership Training
25:20 Accountability in Product Teams
27:48 Design Practices for Product Managers
30:37 Coaching and Mentoring in Design
33:59 Final Thoughts and Homework
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