It Depends: Empowered Teams, Effective Decision Making, and Product Leadership | Product Coffee

In this episode of Product Coffee, Phil Hornby, shares his journey and expertise in product management with Kevin Gentry. From his beginnings as an empowered engineer to becoming a product manager at Trimble, Phil discusses the lessons that shaped his leadership philosophy. The conversation delves into modern product management challenges, such as balancing autonomy and leadership, aligning teams to customer personas, and fostering high-performing, empowered teams.

Phil also explores his coaching approach, emphasizing diagnosis and tailored solutions over one-size-fits-all methods. He provides actionable insights on creating effective workshops and improving decision-making practices. Additionally, Phil introduces his upcoming book, It Depends, which aims to help product leaders and teams make better decisions by providing frameworks for clear thinking and impactful actions.

This episode is packed with practical advice, thought-provoking discussions, and valuable tips for product professionals at all levels, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to refine their craft.